James Shoptaw, M.D.
NPI 1710951942 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Hazard, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Shoptaw, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Hazard, KY (NPI 1710951942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710951942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 033699 (GA)
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
44 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 | 18 | $84 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $162 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$162 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 90 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 49 | 15 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$254 across 15 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
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2025-05-29
- Certified
- 2025-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Shoptaw's NPI number?
- James Shoptaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710951942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Shoptaw's specialty?
- James Shoptaw is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Shoptaw located?
- James Shoptaw's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701-2620.
- What is James Shoptaw's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Shoptaw is (606) 487-7000.
- Does James Shoptaw accept Medicare?
- James Shoptaw is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Shoptaw's NPI active?
- Yes — James Shoptaw's NPI (1710951942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.