James Belcher, PA-C
NPI 1285616847 · Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Belcher, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1285616847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285616847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
419 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 | 131 | $104 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 76 | $136 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Influenza Virus87400 | 46 | $14 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 26 | $35 |
| Respiratory Infectious Agent Detection By Rna for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid 19), Influenza A, Influenza B, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Upper Respiratory Specimen, Each Reported As Detected Or Not Detected0241U | 25 | $140 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 102 | 96 |
| Prednisone | 71 | 69 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 32 | 31 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 26 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Cephalexin | 21 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 20 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2021-06-30
- Certified
- 2021-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Belcher's NPI number?
- James Belcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285616847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Belcher's specialty?
- James Belcher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Belcher located?
- James Belcher's practice location on file with NPPES is 13722 Embassy Row, San Antonio, TX 78216-2000.
- What is James Belcher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Belcher is (210) 349-5577.
- Does James Belcher accept Medicare?
- James Belcher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Belcher's NPI active?
- Yes — James Belcher's NPI (1285616847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.