James Talano, MD
NPI 1881620540 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Naples, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Talano, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Naples, FL (NPI 1881620540).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881620540
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME86063 (FL)
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
19 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
2,697 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 | 754 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 294 | $163 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg)93017 | 282 | $34 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 256 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 201 | $184 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 294 | 97 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 243 | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 182 | 68 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 182 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 158 | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$307 across 7 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
- 2006-06-24
- Last updated
- 2015-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Talano's NPI number?
- James Talano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881620540, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Talano's specialty?
- James Talano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Talano located?
- James Talano's practice location on file with NPPES is 625 9th St N, Naples, FL 34102-8143.
- What is James Talano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Talano is (239) 261-2000.
- Does James Talano accept Medicare?
- James Talano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Talano's NPI active?
- Yes — James Talano's NPI (1881620540) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.