Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

James H Shoptaw, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1710951942

James H Shoptaw, MD is a Thoracic Surgery in Hazard, Kentucky. Graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices with Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc, a 293-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Georgia and Kentucky.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine
Licensed in
GA, KY
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

210 Black Gold Blvd
Hazard, KY 41701-2620
Phone: (606) 487-7000
Fax: (606) 487-7022
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Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 37469 (KY)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence 033699 (GA)

Record details

NPI number1710951942
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 31, 2026
Certification dateJuly 31, 2026
Mailing address210 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701-2620

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyTHORACIC SURGERY
Also practisesVASCULAR SURGERY
Medical schoolMEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Group practice Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc — 293 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations7 on file with Medicare