James Peterson, MD
NPI 1316962442 · Obstetrics Physician · Salt Lake City, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Peterson, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider in Salt Lake City, UT (NPI 1316962442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316962442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30866461205 (UT)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,365 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 | 197 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 135 | $83 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 127 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 117 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 107 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 450 | 122 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 276 | 76 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 193 | 62 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 185 | 53 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 139 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,516 across 85 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Peterson's NPI number?
- James Peterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316962442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Peterson's specialty?
- James Peterson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Peterson located?
- James Peterson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2295 Foothill Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84109-4000.
- What is James Peterson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Peterson is (801) 486-3021.
- Does James Peterson accept Medicare?
- James Peterson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Peterson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Peterson's NPI (1316962442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.