James Pavela, MD
James Pavela, MD is an Internal Medicine Physician in Galveston, TX, registered under NPI 1003229147. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Galveston, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Aug 30, 2026. Parking is available about 607 ft away at University Plaza Garage. The nearest transit stop is 630 ft away, served by UTMB Campus (Eastbound).
Getting here and what is nearby
Transit Market & University (Eastbound) 284 ft ~2 min
Transit Market & University (Westbound) 290 ft ~2 min
Parking Parking Garage #1 376 ft ~2 min
702 Market Street, Galveston 77555
Grocery Arlan's Market 355 ft ~2 min
Restaurant Whataburger 508 ft ~2 min
528 University Boulevard - 6th Street, Galveston 77550
Parking Parking Garage #6 592 ft ~3 min
714 Postoffice Street - Avenue E, Galveston 77555
Parking University Plaza Garage 607 ft ~3 min
500 Darrell Royal Avenue, Galveston 77555
Transit UTMB Campus (Eastbound) 630 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Schlotzsky's Deli 0.31 mi ~7 min
Restaurant SubWay 0.32 mi ~7 min
Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 09:00-22:00
Gas station Mobil 0.35 mi ~8 min
Hotel Homewood Suites by Hilton Galveston 0.35 mi ~8 min
110 Seawall Boulevard, Galveston 77550
Gas station Valero 0.36 mi ~8 min
628 Broadway - Avenue J, Galveston 77550
Gas station Chevron 0.40 mi ~8 min
Hotel BEST WESTERN PLUS Seawall Inn & Suites by the Beach 0.40 mi ~9 min
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| R6073 | TX | Hospitalist Physician |
| R6073 | TX | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
This provider holds licence R6073 issued in TX. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 6204189913
- Enrollment ID
- I20181026000745
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208M00000X | Hospitalist Physician | R6073 | TX | |
| 207R00000X | Internal Medicine Physician | R6073 | TX | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003229147 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Last updated | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | MD |
| Practice address |
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD Galveston, TX 77555 (409) 772-7063 Fax (409) 747-8579 |
| Mailing address |
11511 SHADOW CREEK PKWY Pearland, TX 77584 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 8 |
Sum = 53 · next multiple of 10 = 60 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.