James Rachel, MD
NPI 1609096486 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Rachel, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1609096486).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609096486
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32434 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,693 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 390 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 377 | $114 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 152 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 143 | $149 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 108 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 192 | 158 |
| Methylprednisolone | 70 | 58 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 37 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 38 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 32 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 23 |
| Clindamycin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$78 across 3 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
- 2007-04-26
- Last updated
- 2013-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Rachel's NPI number?
- James Rachel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609096486, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Rachel's specialty?
- James Rachel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Rachel located?
- James Rachel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608-3143.
- What is James Rachel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Rachel is (251) 476-5050.
- Does James Rachel accept Medicare?
- James Rachel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Rachel's NPI active?
- Yes — James Rachel's NPI (1609096486) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.