James Yount, PA
NPI 1730122680 · Physician Assistant · South Shore, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Yount, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in South Shore, KY (NPI 1730122680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730122680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50000961 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
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
120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 38 | $2 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 33 | $4 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 24 | $16 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 14 | $20 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 11 | $34 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$34 (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 · 98 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 248 | 78 |
| Lisinopril | 212 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 200 | 55 |
| Simvastatin | 171 | 46 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 137 | 40 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 124 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$531 across 27 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2012-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Yount's NPI number?
- James Yount's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730122680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Yount's specialty?
- James Yount is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Yount located?
- James Yount's practice location on file with NPPES is 142 Depot Drive, South Shore, KY 41175.
- What is James Yount's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Yount is (606) 932-2271.
- Does James Yount accept Medicare?
- James Yount is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Yount's NPI active?
- Yes — James Yount's NPI (1730122680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.