James Vanwinkle, M.D.
NPI 1720269616 · Surgery Physician · Manchester, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Vanwinkle, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Manchester, TN (NPI 1720269616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720269616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 43715 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
173 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 | 71 | $81 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 24 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 21 | $99 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 17 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 365 | 106 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 226 | 42 |
| Omeprazole | 164 | 46 |
| Sucralfate | 102 | 24 |
| Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Magbrand: Suflave | 81 | 75 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 52 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 52 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 across 2 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
- 2007-11-19
- Last updated
- 2012-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Vanwinkle's NPI number?
- James Vanwinkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720269616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Vanwinkle's specialty?
- James Vanwinkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Vanwinkle located?
- James Vanwinkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 1030 Mcarthur St, Manchester, TN 37355-2453.
- What is James Vanwinkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Vanwinkle is (931) 954-5125.
- Does James Vanwinkle accept Medicare?
- James Vanwinkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Vanwinkle's NPI active?
- Yes — James Vanwinkle's NPI (1720269616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.