James Egel, MD
NPI 1750375135 · Nephrology Physician · Ashland, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Egel, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Ashland, KY (NPI 1750375135).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750375135
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23583 (KY)
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
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
718 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 388 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 106 | $90 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 66 | $328 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 61 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $91 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 81 | 28 |
| Finerenonebrand: Kerendia | 73 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 72 | 29 |
| Spironolactone | 64 | 29 |
| Torsemide | 58 | 25 |
| Carvedilol | 56 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$557 across 29 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
- 2005-08-31
- Last updated
- 2022-05-20
- Certified
- 2022-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Egel's NPI number?
- James Egel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750375135, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Egel's specialty?
- James Egel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Egel located?
- James Egel's practice location on file with NPPES is 613 23rd St Ste 130, Ashland, KY 41101-2876.
- What is James Egel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Egel is (606) 329-9335.
- Does James Egel accept Medicare?
- James Egel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Egel's NPI active?
- Yes — James Egel's NPI (1750375135) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.