James Lawton, MD
NPI 1427263375 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lawton, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1427263375).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427263375
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.202820 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,048 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 342 | $28 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 240 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 147 | $10 |
| Mri Scan of Leg Joint Without Contrast73721 | 136 | $60 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 117 | $66 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 112 | $47 |
| Screening Mammography |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7520 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808-9111Phone: (225) 769-6700Fax: (225) 768-7608
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-14
- Last updated
- 2023-01-26
- Certified
- 2023-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lawton's NPI number?
- James Lawton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427263375, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lawton's specialty?
- James Lawton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lawton located?
- James Lawton's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-1900.
- What is James Lawton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lawton is (205) 934-5038.
- Does James Lawton accept Medicare?
- James Lawton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lawton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lawton's NPI (1427263375) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.