James Dickson, MD
NPI 1821559824 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Cleveland, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Dickson, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Cleveland, TN (NPI 1821559824).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821559824
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
370 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 217 | $160 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 113 | $111 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 28 | $65 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making99282 | 12 | $38 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$160 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 71 | 71 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 33 | 32 |
| Cephalexin | 31 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 24 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 20 | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 19 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$247 across 20 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
- 2019-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-06-29
- Certified
- 2022-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Dickson's NPI number?
- James Dickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821559824, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Dickson's specialty?
- James Dickson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Dickson located?
- James Dickson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2305 Chambliss Ave Nw, Cleveland, TN 37311-3847.
- What is James Dickson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Dickson is (423) 559-6000.
- Does James Dickson accept Medicare?
- James Dickson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Dickson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Dickson's NPI (1821559824) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.