James Carson, M.D. MPH
NPI 1780978775 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Prince Frederick, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Carson, M.D. MPH is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Prince Frederick, MD (NPI 1780978775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780978775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0096427 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
110 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 | 48 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 25 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 17 | $154 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$154 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tizanidine Hcl | 88 | 67 |
| Methylprednisolone | 65 | 56 |
| Celecoxib | 47 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 47 | 32 |
| Naproxen | 30 | 18 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 29 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,577 across 40 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
- 2011-06-07
- Last updated
- 2026-01-19
- Certified
- 2026-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Carson's NPI number?
- James Carson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780978775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Carson's specialty?
- James Carson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Carson located?
- James Carson's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Hospital Rd Ste 102, Prince Frederick, MD 20678-4029.
- What is James Carson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Carson is (410) 846-8800.
- Does James Carson accept Medicare?
- James Carson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Carson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Carson's NPI (1780978775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.