James Aurand, M.D.
NPI 1518038447 · Family Medicine Physician · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Aurand, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1518038447).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518038447
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0064447 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 71 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 170 | 48 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 34 |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | 145 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 96 | 29 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 82 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 78 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 5 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
- 2006-11-13
- Last updated
- 2026-02-04
- Certified
- 2026-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Aurand's NPI number?
- James Aurand's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518038447, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Aurand's specialty?
- James Aurand is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Aurand located?
- James Aurand's practice location on file with NPPES is 350 Pine St, Rapid City, SD 57701-1669.
- What is James Aurand's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Aurand is (605) 721-8939.
- Does James Aurand accept Medicare?
- James Aurand is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Aurand's NPI active?
- Yes — James Aurand's NPI (1518038447) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.