James Fondren, M.D.
NPI 1598781213 · Internal Medicine Physician · Newport Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Fondren, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Newport Beach, CA (NPI 1598781213).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598781213
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A60586 (CA)
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
19 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
1,001 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 204 | $99 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 145 | $35 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 136 | $16 |
| Administration of Pneumococcal VaccineG0009 | 111 | $35 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 107 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 249 | 63 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 223 | 65 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 168 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 38 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 109 | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 108 | 51 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 9 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2021-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Fondren's NPI number?
- James Fondren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598781213, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Fondren's specialty?
- James Fondren is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Fondren located?
- James Fondren's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Placentia Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663-3311.
- What is James Fondren's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Fondren is (949) 574-1091.
- Does James Fondren accept Medicare?
- James Fondren is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Fondren's NPI active?
- Yes — James Fondren's NPI (1598781213) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.