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James R Swails, MD

Pediatrics Physician in Athens, GA · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1417972126

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name James R Swails
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 600ef, Athens, GA, 30606
Enumeration date Jul 13, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Apr 27, 2018

Taxonomy & licenses

208000000X Pediatrics Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 044116 (GA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
000755906E Medicaid GA -

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for James Swails?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Swails is 1417972126, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Swails practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Athens, GA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-04-27.