James Kay, MD
NPI 1427002898 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kay, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1427002898).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427002898
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2005-01751 (NC)
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
20 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
691 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 | 274 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 217 | $64 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 72 | $13 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 70 | $71 |
| Heart Rhythm Review and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over 8-15 Days93248 | 22 | $24 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 263 | 71 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 244 | 75 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 202 | 60 |
| Furosemide | 185 | 55 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 160 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 140 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 137 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 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
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2015-03-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kay's NPI number?
- James Kay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427002898, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kay's specialty?
- James Kay is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Kay located?
- James Kay's practice location on file with NPPES is 8310 University Exec Park Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262-3383.
- What is James Kay's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kay is (704) 384-0684.
- Does James Kay accept Medicare?
- James Kay is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kay's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kay's NPI (1427002898) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.