James Adams, MD
NPI 1659351385 · Anesthesiology Physician · Burlington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Adams, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Burlington, NC (NPI 1659351385).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659351385
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9400004 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
94 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 41 | $91 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 23 | $54 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 17 | $61 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 13 | $64 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $54–$91 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 196 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 153 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 147 | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 130 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 56 | — |
| Meloxicam | 40 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-19
- Last updated
- 2010-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Adams's NPI number?
- James Adams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659351385, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Adams's specialty?
- James Adams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Adams located?
- James Adams's practice location on file with NPPES is 1236 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC 27215-8700.
- What is James Adams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Adams is (336) 585-1770.
- Does James Adams accept Medicare?
- James Adams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Adams's NPI active?
- Yes — James Adams's NPI (1659351385) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.