James Lew, M.D.
NPI 1629177506 · Family Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lew, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1629177506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629177506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G56316 (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
1,533 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 589 | $81 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 368 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $105 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 132 | $34 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 87 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 63 | $44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 358 | 115 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 342 | 101 |
| Metformin Hcl | 244 | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 237 | 78 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 222 | 76 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 192 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,886 across 100 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
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2018-05-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lew's NPI number?
- James Lew's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629177506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lew's specialty?
- James Lew is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lew located?
- James Lew's practice location on file with NPPES is 355 Abbott St Ste 100, Salinas, CA 93901-4484.
- What is James Lew's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lew is (831) 751-7070.
- Does James Lew accept Medicare?
- James Lew is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lew's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lew's NPI (1629177506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.