James Bearden, MD
NPI 1447256730 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bearden, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1447256730).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447256730
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5674 (SC)
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
21 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
315 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 | 173 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $64–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 64 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 56 | 16 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 37 | — |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 34 | — |
| Lorazepam | 30 | — |
| Temazepam | 15 | — |
| Allopurinol | 12 | — |
| Ibandronate Sodium | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,976 across 93 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2023-02-01
- Certified
- 2023-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bearden's NPI number?
- James Bearden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447256730, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bearden's specialty?
- James Bearden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bearden located?
- James Bearden's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 E Wood St, Spartanburg, SC 29303-3040.
- What is James Bearden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bearden is (864) 560-7050.
- Does James Bearden accept Medicare?
- James Bearden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bearden's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bearden's NPI (1447256730) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.