James Patton, MD
NPI 1518945690 · Neurology Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Patton, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1518945690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518945690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34123 (NC)
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
3,021 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 599 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 508 | $121 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Muscle With Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscle95874 | 327 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 233 | $85 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Neck Excluding Voice Box64616 | 204 | $151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 95 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 922 | 275 |
| Gabapentin | 483 | 136 |
| Baclofen | 299 | 74 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 258 | 71 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 254 | 70 |
| Clonazepam | 249 | 53 |
| Primidone | 245 | 77 |
| Propranolol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,770 across 100 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
- 2006-01-09
- Last updated
- 2020-09-21
- Certified
- 2020-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Patton's NPI number?
- James Patton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518945690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Patton's specialty?
- James Patton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Patton located?
- James Patton's practice location on file with NPPES is 731 Dogwood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
- What is James Patton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Patton is (828) 210-9300.
- Does James Patton accept Medicare?
- James Patton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Patton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Patton's NPI (1518945690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.