James Dacus, M.D.
NPI 1467450155 · Internal Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Dacus, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1467450155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467450155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C39808 (CA)
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
648 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 | 478 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 78 | $190 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 27 | $34 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 16 | $14 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 14 | $15 |
| Heart Rhythm Review, and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over More Than 48 Hours Up to 7 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 271 | 57 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 229 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 228 | 53 |
| Ezetimibe | 184 | 43 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 167 | 35 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 165 | 31 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 159 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,430 across 67 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
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2009-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Dacus's NPI number?
- James Dacus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467450155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Dacus's specialty?
- James Dacus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Dacus located?
- James Dacus's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 San Jose St, Salinas, CA 93901-3901.
- What is James Dacus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Dacus is (831) 758-2100.
- Does James Dacus accept Medicare?
- James Dacus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Dacus's NPI active?
- Yes — James Dacus's NPI (1467450155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.