James Wheeless, M.D.
NPI 1891086880 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wheeless, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1891086880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891086880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q4874 (TX)
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
15 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
601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 122 | $41 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 114 | $79 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 59 | $440 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 46 | $98 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 46 | $16 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 44 | $13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 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)
- 6606 Lbj FwySte 200Dallas, TX 75240-6533Phone: (972) 715-5000Fax: (972) 715-9976
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-02
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wheeless's NPI number?
- James Wheeless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891086880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wheeless's specialty?
- James Wheeless is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wheeless located?
- James Wheeless's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is James Wheeless's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wheeless is (972) 715-5000.
- Does James Wheeless accept Medicare?
- James Wheeless is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wheeless's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wheeless's NPI (1891086880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.