James Gaal, DO
NPI 1023070703 · Internal Medicine Physician · Ripley, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Gaal, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Ripley, WV (NPI 1023070703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023070703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1161 (WV)
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
744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 396 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 155 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 50 | $52 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 48 | $38 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 46 | $78 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 144 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 327 | 85 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 285 | 77 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 269 | 30 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 235 | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 192 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 172 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 7 records (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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2022-04-21
- Certified
- 2022-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Gaal's NPI number?
- James Gaal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023070703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Gaal's specialty?
- James Gaal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Gaal located?
- James Gaal's practice location on file with NPPES is 158 Pinnell St, Ripley, WV 25271-9101.
- What is James Gaal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Gaal is (304) 372-4402.
- Does James Gaal accept Medicare?
- James Gaal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Gaal's NPI active?
- Yes — James Gaal's NPI (1023070703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.