Stephen James, M.D.
NPI 1699886176 · Psychiatry Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen James, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1699886176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699886176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21718 (MS)
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
335 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment Using Magnetic Field to Stimulate Nerve Cells in Brain, Subsequent Delivery and Management90868 | 221 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $82 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 22 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 21 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 11 | $200 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $68–$200 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 135 | 58 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 85 | 25 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 84 | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 79 | 34 |
| Aripiprazole | 74 | 32 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 72 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$234 across 14 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
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2024-06-13
- Certified
- 2024-06-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen James's NPI number?
- Stephen James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699886176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen James's specialty?
- Stephen James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen James located?
- Stephen James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1340 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501-2404.
- What is Stephen James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen James is (228) 867-5202.
- Does Stephen James accept Medicare?
- Stephen James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen James's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen James's NPI (1699886176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.