Nithin James, MD
NPI 1790218857 · Hospitalist Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nithin James, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1790218857).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790218857
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19965 (NV)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
871 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 50 Minutes99233 | 688 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 146 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$108 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 38 | 35 |
| Cefdinir | 34 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 27 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 21 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | 21 |
| Azithromycin | 18 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 585 Schenectady AveBrooklyn, NY 11203-1822Phone: (718) 604-5401
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-04-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-23
- Certified
- 2021-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nithin James's NPI number?
- Nithin James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790218857, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nithin James's specialty?
- Nithin James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nithin James located?
- Nithin James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1155 Mill St Ms W14, Reno, NV 89502-1576.
- What is Nithin James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nithin James is (775) 982-7878.
- Does Nithin James accept Medicare?
- Nithin James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nithin James's NPI active?
- Yes — Nithin James's NPI (1790218857) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.