James Kohler, MD
NPI 1720585854 · Ophthalmology Physician · Minneapolis, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kohler, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Minneapolis, MN (NPI 1720585854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720585854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12720185-1205 (UT)
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
8 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
484 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 189 | $38 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 92 | $121 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 71 | $143 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 57 | $121 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 18 | $105 |
| Repair of Detached Retina With Drainage and Removal of Eye Fluid Between Lens and Retina67108 | 17 | $294 |
| Removal of Eye Fluid (vitreous) Between Lens and Retina |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 87 | 75 |
| Ofloxacin | 52 | 51 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 26 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 18 | 11 |
| Latanoprost | 18 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 16 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 | 11 |
| Timolol Maleate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$384 across 9 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
- 2018-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-08-02
- Certified
- 2022-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kohler's NPI number?
- James Kohler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720585854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kohler's specialty?
- James Kohler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Kohler located?
- James Kohler's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
- What is James Kohler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kohler is (651) 323-8842.
- Does James Kohler accept Medicare?
- James Kohler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kohler's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kohler's NPI (1720585854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.