James Belville, MD
NPI 1477524239 · Ophthalmology Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477524239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME90641 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
705 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 | 160 | $103 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 154 | $142 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 104 | $46 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 88 | $168 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 57 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $141 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 187 | 64 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 48 | 32 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 35 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 34 | 11 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 34 | 27 |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 24 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$975 across 11 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 (3)
- 116 N Plaza StBrawley, CA 92227-2426Phone: (760) 344-4330
- 1801 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste 200Palm Springs, CA 92262-7123Phone: (800) 898-2020
- 249 W Main StBranford, CT 06405-4048Phone: (203) 483-2000Fax: (203) 483-2002
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.