James Mcgaughan, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1578602231 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Bronx, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Mcgaughan, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Bronx, NY (NPI 1578602231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578602231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 005092-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
280 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 | 137 | $128 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 103 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 40 | $181 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$181 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodiumbrand: Diclofenac Sodium Er | 180 | 93 |
| Meloxicam | 155 | 123 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 131 | 73 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 111 | 51 |
| Pregabalin | 62 | 57 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 | 36 |
| Ibuprofen | 34 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Mcgaughan's NPI number?
- James Mcgaughan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578602231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Mcgaughan's specialty?
- James Mcgaughan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Mcgaughan located?
- James Mcgaughan's practice location on file with NPPES is 2157 Tomlinson Ave, Bronx, NY 10461-1267.
- What is James Mcgaughan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Mcgaughan is (718) 794-2501.
- Does James Mcgaughan accept Medicare?
- James Mcgaughan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Mcgaughan's NPI active?
- Yes — James Mcgaughan's NPI (1578602231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.