James Wirthlin, MD
NPI 1386903060 · Anesthesiology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wirthlin, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1386903060).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386903060
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021011319 (MO)
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
14 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
142 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 36 | $26 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle Through Catheter64416 | 28 | $74 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 28 | $29 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 14 | $64 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 13 | $32 |
| Anesthesia for Open Or Endoscopic Total Shoulder Joint Replacement01638 | 12 | $243 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 1 record (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
- 2012-05-15
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2021-07-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wirthlin's NPI number?
- James Wirthlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386903060, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wirthlin's specialty?
- James Wirthlin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wirthlin located?
- James Wirthlin's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003.
- What is James Wirthlin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wirthlin is (800) 862-9980.
- Does James Wirthlin accept Medicare?
- James Wirthlin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wirthlin's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wirthlin's NPI (1386903060) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.