James Craven, M.D.
NPI 1518962653 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
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 |
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
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.