James Arter, MD
NPI 1922008960 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Arter, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1922008960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922008960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2005-01051 (NC)
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
20 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
2,520 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 950 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 293 | $119 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 154 | $173 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 150 | $74 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 140 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 406 | 127 |
| Evolocumabbrand: Repatha Sureclick | 401 | 58 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 384 | 125 |
| Furosemide | 367 | 112 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 358 | 102 |
| Ezetimibe | 287 | 100 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 272 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2011-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Arter's NPI number?
- James Arter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922008960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Arter's specialty?
- James Arter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Arter located?
- James Arter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2555 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054-2134.
- What is James Arter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Arter is (704) 868-3256.
- Does James Arter accept Medicare?
- James Arter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Arter's NPI active?
- Yes — James Arter's NPI (1922008960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.