James Jakes, MD
NPI 1578547352 · Rheumatology Physician · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Jakes, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1578547352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578547352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10168 (AL)
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
20 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
573 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 272 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $110 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 67 | $9 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 28 | $47 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 27 | $146 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 560 | 153 |
| Prednisone | 382 | 115 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 361 | 123 |
| Gabapentin | 270 | 99 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 201 | 57 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 190 | 67 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 181 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,033 across 86 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-05
- Last updated
- 2024-05-08
- Certified
- 2024-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Jakes's NPI number?
- James Jakes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578547352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Jakes's specialty?
- James Jakes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Jakes located?
- James Jakes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1421 Narrow Lane Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36111-2654.
- What is James Jakes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Jakes is (334) 284-3105.
- Does James Jakes accept Medicare?
- James Jakes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Jakes's NPI active?
- Yes — James Jakes's NPI (1578547352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.