Jim Phanucharas, M.D.
NPI 1578583597 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jim Phanucharas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1578583597).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578583597
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A82493 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
394 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 254 | $124 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 64 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 62 | $88 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 14 | $29 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $29–$124 (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 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 131 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 53 | 15 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 48 | — |
| Omeprazole |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2015-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jim Phanucharas's NPI number?
- Jim Phanucharas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578583597, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jim Phanucharas's specialty?
- Jim Phanucharas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jim Phanucharas located?
- Jim Phanucharas's practice location on file with NPPES is 7797 N 1st St # 270, Fresno, CA 93720-0962.
- What is Jim Phanucharas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jim Phanucharas is (559) 261-2566.
- Does Jim Phanucharas accept Medicare?
- Jim Phanucharas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jim Phanucharas's NPI active?
- Yes — Jim Phanucharas's NPI (1578583597) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.