James Polhill, PA-C
NPI 1053327304 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Polhill, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1053327304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053327304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 003262 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
766 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $101 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 147 | $30 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $72 |
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 48 | $34 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 44 | $127 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 161 | 144 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 66 | 43 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 37 | 25 |
| Pregabalin | 36 | 17 |
| Methocarbamol | 25 | 17 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$129 across 5 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Polhill's NPI number?
- James Polhill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053327304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Polhill's specialty?
- James Polhill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Polhill located?
- James Polhill's practice location on file with NPPES is 811 13th St Ste 20, Augusta, GA 30901-2771.
- What is James Polhill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Polhill is (706) 722-3401.
- Does James Polhill accept Medicare?
- James Polhill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Polhill's NPI active?
- Yes — James Polhill's NPI (1053327304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.