James Runnels, MD
NPI 1619944980 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Runnels, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1619944980).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619944980
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11708R (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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
234 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 140 | $173 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 46 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 29 | $208 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 19 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$208 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 36 | 29 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 29 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 18 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 2390 W Congress StLafayette, LA 70506-4205Phone: (337) 261-6000Fax: (337) 289-7711
- 1125 Marguerite StMorgan City, LA 70380-1855Phone: (985) 384-2200Fax: (985) 380-4546
- 25455 Highway 1Plaquemine, LA 70764-7513Phone: (225) 761-5200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-04
- Last updated
- 2019-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Runnels's NPI number?
- James Runnels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619944980, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Runnels's specialty?
- James Runnels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Runnels located?
- James Runnels's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 Audubon Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-8159.
- What is James Runnels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Runnels is (225) 810-1578.
- Does James Runnels accept Medicare?
- James Runnels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Runnels's NPI active?
- Yes — James Runnels's NPI (1619944980) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.