James Craven, M.D.
NPI 1518962653 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Craven, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1518962653).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518962653
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23614 (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
21 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
669 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 219 | $36 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 155 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 68 | $114 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 55 | $69 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 50 | $36 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 32 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 70 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 13 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 7 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)
- 7777 Hennessy BlvdSuite 1008Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4300Phone: (225) 766-0416Fax: (225) 769-9212
- 433 Plaza St Ste 514Bogalusa, LA 70427-3729Phone: (985) 730-7023Fax: (985) 730-7024
- 4630 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 104Lafayette, LA 70508-6949Phone: (337) 470-4767Fax: (337) 470-7703
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-08-18
- Certified
- 2023-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Craven's NPI number?
- James Craven's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518962653, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Craven's specialty?
- James Craven is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Craven located?
- James Craven's practice location on file with NPPES is 7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 103, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4363.
- What is James Craven's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Craven is (225) 215-2255.
- Does James Craven accept Medicare?
- James Craven is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Craven's NPI active?
- Yes — James Craven's NPI (1518962653) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.