James Cochran, M.D.
NPI 1437218112 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bainbridge, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cochran, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bainbridge, GA (NPI 1437218112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437218112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 018631 (GA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,813 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 501 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 463 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 348 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 182 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 74 | $46 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 193 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 962 | 200 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 766 | 154 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 745 | 142 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 681 | 129 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 633 | 109 |
| Metformin Hcl | 579 | 109 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$319 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1500 E Shotwell StBainbridge, GA 39819-4256Phone: (229) 243-1700Fax: (229) 246-9322
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-08
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cochran's NPI number?
- James Cochran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437218112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cochran's specialty?
- James Cochran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Cochran located?
- James Cochran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 E Evans St, Bainbridge, GA 39819-4364.
- What is James Cochran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cochran is (229) 246-6600.
- Does James Cochran accept Medicare?
- James Cochran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cochran's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cochran's NPI (1437218112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.