James Rains, MD
NPI 1114080017 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Rains, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1114080017).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1114080017
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5723 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
223 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 81 | $117 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 70 | $113 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 35 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 22 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $152 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $36–$152 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 381 | 96 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 104 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 78 | 27 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 44 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 44 | 14 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 25 | 21 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-19
- Last updated
- 2024-07-22
- Certified
- 2024-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Rains's NPI number?
- James Rains's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114080017, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Rains's specialty?
- James Rains is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Rains located?
- James Rains's practice location on file with NPPES is 995 9th Ave Sw Ste 310, Bessemer, AL 35022-4527.
- What is James Rains's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Rains is (205) 876-8988.
- Does James Rains accept Medicare?
- James Rains is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Rains's NPI active?
- Yes — James Rains's NPI (1114080017) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.