James Popovich, M.D.
NPI 1053799486 · Family Medicine Physician · Sidney, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Popovich, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sidney, NE (NPI 1053799486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053799486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 31424 (NE)
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
11 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
30 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 19 | $45 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$74 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 179 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 168 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 144 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 113 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 96 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium | 79 | 24 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$118 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
- 2015-05-18
- Last updated
- 2020-04-13
- Certified
- 2020-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Popovich's NPI number?
- James Popovich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053799486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Popovich's specialty?
- James Popovich is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Popovich located?
- James Popovich's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Pole Creek Xing Ste 1, Sidney, NE 69162-2902.
- What is James Popovich's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Popovich is (308) 254-5554.
- Does James Popovich accept Medicare?
- James Popovich is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Popovich's NPI active?
- Yes — James Popovich's NPI (1053799486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.