James Goforth, M.D
NPI 1811945470 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Goforth, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1811945470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811945470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 30343 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
297 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 129 | $101 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 65 | $171 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 55 | $144 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $150 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 14 | $120 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 290 | 42 |
| Potassium Chloride | 272 | 39 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 268 | 44 |
| Gabapentin | 214 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 202 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 197 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 182 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2023-10-24
- Certified
- 2023-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Goforth's NPI number?
- James Goforth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811945470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Goforth's specialty?
- James Goforth is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Goforth located?
- James Goforth's practice location on file with NPPES is 2972 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-1159.
- What is James Goforth's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Goforth is (828) 431-4955.
- Does James Goforth accept Medicare?
- James Goforth is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Goforth's NPI active?
- Yes — James Goforth's NPI (1811945470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.