Jay Ames, MD
NPI 1538158134 · Family Medicine Physician · Chesterton, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Ames, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chesterton, IN (NPI 1538158134).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538158134
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01035822 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 113 | 30 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 84 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 54 | 11 |
| Metformin Hcl | 51 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 8 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 (1)
- 1001 Sturdy RdValparaiso, IN 46383-4126Phone: (219) 462-7173Fax: (219) 462-7504
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-17
- Last updated
- 2020-11-25
- Certified
- 2020-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Ames's NPI number?
- Jay Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538158134, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Ames's specialty?
- Jay Ames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Ames located?
- Jay Ames's practice location on file with NPPES is 751 E Porter Ave Ste 5, Chesterton, IN 46304-9111.
- What is Jay Ames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Ames is (219) 767-4858.
- Does Jay Ames accept Medicare?
- Jay Ames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Ames's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Ames's NPI (1538158134) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.