James Williams, MD
NPI 1780657056 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Columbus, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Williams, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Columbus, MS (NPI 1780657056).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780657056
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14872 (MS)
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
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,621 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,822 | $118 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 370 | $64 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 350 | $7 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 269 | $171 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 188 | $4 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 589 | 155 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 549 | 109 |
| Carvedilol | 494 | 145 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 466 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 460 | 135 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 378 | 100 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,130 across 50 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 (5)
- 2520 5th St NColumbus, MS 39705-2008Phone: (662) 244-1670Fax: (662) 244-1058
- 78 Hospital RdMacon, MS 39341-2490Phone: (662) 726-4231Fax: (662) 726-5507
- 107 Brandon RdStarkville, MS 39759-2521Phone: (662) 240-1412Fax: (662) 240-1949
- 307 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759-2155Phone: (662) 240-1412Fax: (662) 240-1949
- 400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 39759-2163Phone: (662) 615-3711Fax: (662) 615-3715
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-12
- Certified
- 2026-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Williams's NPI number?
- James Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780657056, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Williams's specialty?
- James Williams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Williams located?
- James Williams's practice location on file with NPPES is 520 Willowbrook Rd, Columbus, MS 39705-2015.
- What is James Williams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Williams is (662) 240-1412.
- Does James Williams accept Medicare?
- James Williams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Williams's NPI active?
- Yes — James Williams's NPI (1780657056) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.