Dr. James Howard Runnels
Dr. James H. Runnels

Dr. James H. Runnels

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 31 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Texas Medical School At Houston
  • Graduation year: 1990
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1619944980

Dr. James H. Runnels MD

Emergency Physician

He is located at 1250 Audubon Avenue in Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Can help patients with the following: Acute Pain, Altitude Sickness, Hematoma, High Blood Pressure, Inguinal Hernia, Migraine. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619944980. Appointment can be made via the phone number (225) 810-1578. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. James Howard Runnels, being an emergency physician, 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 H. Runnels.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Altitude Sickness
  • Anemia
  • Angina
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Broken Bone
  • Bruises
  • Chest Pain
  • Choking
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Coronavirus
  • Costochondritis
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Febrile Seizure
  • Fever
  • Frostbite
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hematoma
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Insect Stings
  • Laceration
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
  • Prescription Refill
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Whiplash

Procedures Performed by Dr. James H. Runnels

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James H. Runnels as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus HMO · Silver 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 H. Runnels is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. James H. Runnels is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .

Bills through: C & M Medical Services Inc

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

Gilead Sciences Inc. $119
Alcon $94
W. L. Gore \u0026 Associates $66

Other

Food and Beverage $394

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON

Graduated in 1990

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Affiliated practices

Southstar Urgent Care
3013 Veterans Memorial Drive
Abbeville, 70510 LA
(337) 385-5008
Southstar Urgent Care
1110 East Saint Peter Street
New Iberia, 70560 LA
(337) 364-1166
C & M Medical Services
2450 Severn Avenue
Metairie, 70001 LA
(504) 833-7770

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE
17000 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, 70816 LA
(225) 752-2470
TECHE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1125 MARGUERITE STREET
MORGAN CITY, 70380 LA
(985) 384-2200
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINICS
2390 WEST CONGRESS
LAFAYETTE, 70506 LA
(337) 261-6000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. James Howard Runnels have affiliation with practices?

Dr. James Howard Runnels is affiliated with Southstar Urgent Care. For the full list of practices see this list.

Has Dr. James Howard Runnels affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. James Howard Runnels is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER - BATON ROUGE. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. James Howard Runnels accept patients with CHRISTUS Health Plan?

Yes, Dr. James Howard Runnels is listed in-network for CHRISTUS Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. James Howard Runnels treat?

Dr. James Howard Runnels provides treatment for Acute Pain, Altitude Sickness, Hematoma, High Blood Pressure, Inguinal Hernia, Migraine. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. James Howard Runnels?

Dr. James Howard Runnels's office is located at 1250 Audubon Avenue in Baton Rouge, LA 70806.