James Cooper, MD
NPI 1356487516 · Nephrology Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cooper, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1356487516).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356487516
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 44689 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
318 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 115 | $141 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 104 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 48 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 23 | $146 |
| Needle Biopsy of Kidney50200 | 14 | $115 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 109 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 40 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 25 | 14 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 24 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | 14 |
| Famotidine | 21 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-29
- Last updated
- 2012-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cooper's NPI number?
- James Cooper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356487516, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cooper's specialty?
- James Cooper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Cooper located?
- James Cooper's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is James Cooper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cooper is (720) 848-0000.
- Does James Cooper accept Medicare?
- James Cooper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cooper's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cooper's NPI (1356487516) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.