James Essenberg, MD
NPI 1568729705 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Essenberg, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1568729705).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568729705
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2018-00379 (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
14 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
3,092 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 1,186 | $34 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 397 | $45 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 186 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 153 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Middle Spine Without Contrast72128 | 111 | $44 |
| Ct Scan of Leg Without Contrast73700 | 111 | $45 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-12
- Last updated
- 2019-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Essenberg's NPI number?
- James Essenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568729705, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Essenberg's specialty?
- James Essenberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Essenberg located?
- James Essenberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 E Morehead St Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28202-2742.
- What is James Essenberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Essenberg is (704) 334-7800.
- Does James Essenberg accept Medicare?
- James Essenberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Essenberg's NPI active?
- Yes — James Essenberg's NPI (1568729705) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.