James Principe, M.D.
NPI 1720080278 · Internal Medicine Physician · Georgetown, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Principe, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Georgetown, SC (NPI 1720080278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720080278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16025 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,475 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 843 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 195 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 177 | $108 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 131 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 52 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 32 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 25 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 21 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4070 Highway 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5033Phone: (843) 652-1000Fax: (843) 520-8403
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2025-11-21
- Certified
- 2025-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Principe's NPI number?
- James Principe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720080278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Principe's specialty?
- James Principe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Principe located?
- James Principe's practice location on file with NPPES is 606 Black River Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440-3304.
- What is James Principe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Principe is (843) 520-8456.
- Does James Principe accept Medicare?
- James Principe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Principe's NPI active?
- Yes — James Principe's NPI (1720080278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.