James Decker, M.D.
NPI 1497749576 · Family Medicine Physician · Alpena, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Decker, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Alpena, MI (NPI 1497749576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497749576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- JD075038 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
559 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 169 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 162 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 128 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 47 | $205 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 23 | $166 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 16 | $72 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Decker's NPI number?
- James Decker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497749576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Decker's specialty?
- James Decker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Decker located?
- James Decker's practice location on file with NPPES is 211 Long Rapids Rd, Alpena, MI 49707-1315.
- What is James Decker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Decker is (989) 354-2142.
- Does James Decker accept Medicare?
- James Decker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Decker's NPI active?
- Yes — James Decker's NPI (1497749576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.