James Carinder, DO
NPI 1508821372 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Carinder, DO is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1508821372).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508821372
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 15764R (LA)
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
3,400 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 821 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 577 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 445 | $84 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 276 | $111 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 227 | $18 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 217 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 39 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 172 | 51 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 168 | 28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 97 | — |
| Alprazolam | 89 | 16 |
| Acyclovir | 73 | 11 |
| Lenalidomidebrand: Revlimid | 58 | — |
| Letrozole | 50 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,795 across 134 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
- 2006-04-17
- Last updated
- 2016-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Carinder's NPI number?
- James Carinder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508821372, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Carinder's specialty?
- James Carinder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Carinder located?
- James Carinder's practice location on file with NPPES is 1203 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433-2353.
- What is James Carinder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Carinder is (985) 892-9090.
- Does James Carinder accept Medicare?
- James Carinder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Carinder's NPI active?
- Yes — James Carinder's NPI (1508821372) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.