Paul James, DNP
NPI 1720629512 · Nurse Practitioner · Lake City, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul James, DNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Lake City, SC (NPI 1720629512).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720629512
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23198 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
158 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 | 33 | $72 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 30 | $10 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 28 | $3 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $89 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 17 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 341 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 320 | 90 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 184 | 37 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 182 | 63 |
| Metformin Hcl | 118 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 111 | 101 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$389 across 19 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
- 2019-10-02
- Last updated
- 2025-05-06
- Certified
- 2025-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul James's NPI number?
- Paul James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720629512, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul James's specialty?
- Paul James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul James located?
- Paul James's practice location on file with NPPES is 148 Sauls St Ste a, Lake City, SC 29560-2677.
- What is Paul James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul James is (843) 394-1051.
- Does Paul James accept Medicare?
- Paul James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul James's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul James's NPI (1720629512) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.