Brian James, M.D.
NPI 1932356110 · Family Medicine Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian James, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1932356110).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932356110
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.29747 (AL)
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
17 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
7,453 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 848 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 732 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 622 | $109 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 607 | $16 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 526 | $4 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 511 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 167 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 625 | 160 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 412 | 113 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 384 | 102 |
| Omeprazole | 370 | 113 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 292 | 90 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 270 | 77 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,058 across 64 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
- 2008-08-19
- Last updated
- 2011-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian James's NPI number?
- Brian James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932356110, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian James's specialty?
- Brian James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian James located?
- Brian James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35601-4340.
- What is Brian James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian James is (256) 350-7887.
- Does Brian James accept Medicare?
- Brian James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian James's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian James's NPI (1932356110) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.