Patricia James, M.D.
NPI 1689693517 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia James, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1689693517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689693517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G34409 (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
2,928 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,315 | $132 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 414 | $133 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 251 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $94 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 131 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 97 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 419 | 130 |
| Losartan Potassium | 364 | 112 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 350 | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 270 | 81 |
| Gabapentin | 234 | 86 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 189 | 58 |
| Simvastatin | 169 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,283 across 59 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
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2012-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia James's NPI number?
- Patricia James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689693517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia James's specialty?
- Patricia James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patricia James located?
- Patricia James's practice location on file with NPPES is 36921 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 92211-6070.
- What is Patricia James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia James is (760) 836-9066.
- Does Patricia James accept Medicare?
- Patricia James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia James's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia James's NPI (1689693517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.