James Forrester, MD
NPI 1154439149 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154439149
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9701355 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,938 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 881 | $19 |
| Evaluation of Cardiac Rhythm Monitor System, Remote Up to 30 Days93298 | 659 | $89 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 657 | $27 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 453 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 245 | $8 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 360 | 121 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 283 | 90 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 145 | 50 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 114 | 38 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 78 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | 75 | 19 |
| Dofetilide | 69 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,686 across 62 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 800 Jefferson StSte 112Whiteville, NC 28472-3710Phone: (910) 642-8164
- 7420 Market StWilmington, NC 28411-9453Phone: (910) 686-2525
- 1960 S 16th StWilmington, NC 28401-6676Phone: (910) 343-9991
- 5145 S College RdWilmington, NC 28412-2207Phone: (910) 792-1144
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2023-11-22
- Certified
- 2023-11-22
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.