Linda James, M.D.
NPI 1013959915 · Surgery Physician · Fort Bragg, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Linda James, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Fort Bragg, CA (NPI 1013959915).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013959915
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G84834 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
247 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 124 | $166 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 50 | $104 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 18 | $244 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 16 | $178 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia (5 Years Or Older)49505 | 15 | $507 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 103 | 100 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 35 | 34 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 33 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 27 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 19 | 19 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-12
- Last updated
- 2020-09-09
- Certified
- 2020-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Linda James's NPI number?
- Linda James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013959915, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Linda James's specialty?
- Linda James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Linda James located?
- Linda James's practice location on file with NPPES is 721 River Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-5402.
- What is Linda James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Linda James is (707) 961-4631.
- Does Linda James accept Medicare?
- Linda James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Linda James's NPI active?
- Yes — Linda James's NPI (1013959915) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.