James Thomas, MD
NPI 1235175886 · Family Medicine Physician · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Thomas, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1235175886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235175886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18184 (AL)
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
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
1,585 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 | 566 | $108 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 366 | $12 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 96 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 84 | $15 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 65 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 64 | $27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 197 | 143 |
| Lisinopril | 148 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 132 | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 119 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 110 | 31 |
| Alprazolam | 101 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$136 across 8 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
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2026-02-09
- Certified
- 2026-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Thomas's NPI number?
- James Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235175886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Thomas's specialty?
- James Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Thomas located?
- James Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1908 Cherokee Ave Sw, Cullman, AL 35055.
- What is James Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Thomas is (256) 736-1460.
- Does James Thomas accept Medicare?
- James Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — James Thomas's NPI (1235175886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.