James Klinger, MD
NPI 1639123854 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Riverside, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Klinger, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Riverside, RI (NPI 1639123854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639123854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD07941 (RI)
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
20 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
456 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 107 | $117 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 94 | $210 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 49 | $165 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 33 | $12 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 109 | 26 |
| Sildenafil Citrate | 62 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 55 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 52 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 42 | 16 |
| Tadalafil | 40 | — |
| Ambrisentan |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,039 across 6 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
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2016-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Klinger's NPI number?
- James Klinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639123854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Klinger's specialty?
- James Klinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Klinger located?
- James Klinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 375 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915-2232.
- What is James Klinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Klinger is (401) 649-4070.
- Does James Klinger accept Medicare?
- James Klinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Klinger's NPI active?
- Yes — James Klinger's NPI (1639123854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.