James Ashford, M.D.
NPI 1447693833 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Ashford, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1447693833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447693833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 79696 (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
13 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
5,860 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,926 | $84 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 878 | $12 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 824 | $59 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 764 | $45 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 485 | $153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 57 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 3,401 | 373 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 3,001 | 360 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 1,733 | 198 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 759 | 252 |
| Pregabalin | 707 | 158 |
| Gabapentin | 557 | 180 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$574 across 24 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
- 2013-04-16
- Last updated
- 2024-02-26
- Certified
- 2024-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Ashford's NPI number?
- James Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447693833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Ashford's specialty?
- James Ashford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Ashford located?
- James Ashford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste J, Athens, GA 30606.
- What is James Ashford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Ashford is (706) 286-8344.
- Does James Ashford accept Medicare?
- James Ashford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Ashford's NPI active?
- Yes — James Ashford's NPI (1447693833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.