James France, MD

Emergency Medicine

James France is an Emergency Medicine specialist based in Elkin, NC with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James France, MD has practiced emergency medicine for 39+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the ...

1 of 13 Emergency Medicine providers in NCSee all Emergency Medicine in Elkin39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 352dNPPES updated 2025-06-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621-2430

Fax: (919) 419-7247
Industry Payment Transparency

$77 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James France's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jun 5, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Emergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Taxonomy: 207P00000X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3211 Shannon Rd Suite 300, Durham, NC 27707-6322

Differs from practice location

Virtual Emergency Medicine Care With James France

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James France for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Elkin required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James France

Dr. France is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elkin, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 291-4020.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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