James Sharpless, MD
NPI 1588651467 · Anesthesiology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Sharpless, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1588651467).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588651467
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 018145 (LA)
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
20 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
38 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 20 | $65 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 18 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$65 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2007-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Sharpless's NPI number?
- James Sharpless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588651467, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Sharpless's specialty?
- James Sharpless is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Sharpless located?
- James Sharpless's practice location on file with NPPES is 8212 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3421.
- What is James Sharpless's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Sharpless is (225) 769-4403.
- Does James Sharpless accept Medicare?
- James Sharpless is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Sharpless's NPI active?
- Yes — James Sharpless's NPI (1588651467) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.