James Grubbs, M.D.
NPI 1538327481 · Infectious Disease Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Grubbs, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1538327481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538327481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34292 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
304 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 228 | $97 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $66 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 95 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 94 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 89 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 77 | 27 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 58 | 20 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 50 | 11 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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)
- 740 S Limestone, Ste D135Ste L504Lexington, KY 40536-4053Phone: (859) 323-5544
- 1 Richland Medical Park DrSuite 420Columbia, SC 29203-6834Phone: (803) 545-5350Fax: (803) 545-5353
- 115 N Sumter St Ste 315Sumter, SC 29150-4967Phone: (803) 774-9787Fax: (803) 774-9781
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-28
- Last updated
- 2023-08-08
- Certified
- 2023-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Grubbs's NPI number?
- James Grubbs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538327481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Grubbs's specialty?
- James Grubbs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Grubbs located?
- James Grubbs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912-4053.
- What is James Grubbs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Grubbs is (706) 721-8623.
- Does James Grubbs accept Medicare?
- James Grubbs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Grubbs's NPI active?
- Yes — James Grubbs's NPI (1538327481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.