James Wheeler, M.D.
NPI 1275537094 · Family Medicine Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wheeler, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1275537094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275537094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34850 (KY)
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
21 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
2,099 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 | 911 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 423 | $86 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 387 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 128 | $13 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 54 | $194 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 53 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 275 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,342 | 300 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,245 | 232 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,011 | 249 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 576 | 141 |
| Lisinopril | 559 | 141 |
| Losartan Potassium | 546 | 147 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,217 across 76 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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2020-12-10
- Certified
- 2020-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wheeler's NPI number?
- James Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275537094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wheeler's specialty?
- James Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wheeler located?
- James Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 10216 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299-3616.
- What is James Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wheeler is (502) 267-5456.
- Does James Wheeler accept Medicare?
- James Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wheeler's NPI (1275537094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.