Asja James, PA-C
NPI 1780359059 · Physician Assistant · Newburyport, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asja James, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Newburyport, MA (NPI 1780359059).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780359059
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA8226 (MA)
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
149 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 28 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $84 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 25 | $3 |
| Simple Bladder Irrigation And/Or Instillation51700 | 21 | $25 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 13 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 71 | 38 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 33 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 24 | 20 |
| Finasteride | 23 | — |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | 19 | 18 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 15 | — |
| Cephalexin | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,108 across 22 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 585 Lebanon StMelrose, MA 02176-3298Phone: (781) 979-3433
- 49 Plaistow RdPlaistow, NH 03865-2854Phone: (603) 371-3229Fax: (603) 371-3239
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-08-10
- Last updated
- 2026-05-04
- Certified
- 2026-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asja James's NPI number?
- Asja James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780359059, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asja James's specialty?
- Asja James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Asja James located?
- Asja James's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 Storey Ave, Newburyport, MA 01950-1878.
- What is Asja James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asja James is (978) 225-6607.
- Does Asja James accept Medicare?
- Asja James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asja James's NPI active?
- Yes — Asja James's NPI (1780359059) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.