Dr. James R. Phelps
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 15 years
- Graduated from: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2006
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1376751131
Dr. James R. Phelps M.D.
Surgeon
He is located at 21 Turtle Creek Drive in Asheville, NC 28803. Can help patients with the following: ACL Tear, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Hammer Toe, Spinal Stenosis, Tremor. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376751131. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 274-4555. He is affiliated with 4 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Richard Phelps, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James R. Phelps.
- ACL Tear
- Achalasia
- Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis
- Back Pain
- Baker's Cyst
- Boils
- Bone Spurs
- Broken Bone
- Bunions
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Colon Cancer
- Compartment Syndrome
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dislocated Ankle
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Diverticulosis
- Dupuytren Contracture
- Elbow Pain
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Frostbite
- Gallstones
- Ganglion
- Gangrene
- Hammer Toe
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Replacement
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Impingement Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ingrown Toenail
- Joint Fluid Extraction
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement
- Kyphoplasty
- Kyphosis
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lymphedema
- Meniscus Tear
- Metatarsal Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Pancreatitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Separated Shoulder
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Spondylosis
- Sprained Ankle
- Sprained Wrist
- Stress Fracture
- Tennis Elbow
- Tremor
- Trigger Finger
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Whiplash
- Wrist Surgery
Procedures Performed by Dr. James R. Phelps
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James R. Phelps as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of North Carolina
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from Ambetter of North Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Silver with $0 Insulin Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Complete Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Elite Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Enhanced Asthma/COPD Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Everyday Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Focused Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Expanded Bronze with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Gold with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Standard Silver with Atrium Health + Vision + Adult Dental | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 22 plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic 4700 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Classic 4700 | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Classic Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Bronze Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Gold Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic Standard | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Classic | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Diabetes | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
| Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | with Atrium Health | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients at some locations |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ Dental + Vision (No Referrals) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James R. Phelps is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James R. Phelps is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Hand Surgery .
Bills through: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Egalet Us | $113 |
| Exactech | $87 |
| Peerless Surgical | $83 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $482 |
Studies
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2006Additional Specialities
- Hand Surgeon
- Orthopedic Surgeon
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. James Richard Phelps treat?
Dr. James Richard Phelps provides treatment for ACL Tear, Cauda Equina Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Hammer Toe, Spinal Stenosis, Tremor. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. James Richard Phelps accept patients with Ambetter of North Carolina?
Yes, Dr. James Richard Phelps is listed in-network for Ambetter of North Carolina through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. James Richard Phelps have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Richard Phelps is affiliated with Pardee Surgical Associates. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Richard Phelps?
Dr. James Richard Phelps's office is located at 21 Turtle Creek Drive in Asheville, NC 28803.
Has Dr. James Richard Phelps affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Richard Phelps is affiliated with NORTH CAROLINA BAPTIST HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.