Laurence James, M.D.
NPI 1932587342 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sweetwater, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence James, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sweetwater, TN (NPI 1932587342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932587342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD58685 (TN)
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
11 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
2,142 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 | 654 | $90 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 355 | $72 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 292 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $61 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 117 | $109 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 194 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 540 | 142 |
| Losartan Potassium | 508 | 133 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 472 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 468 | 132 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 448 | 108 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 403 | 107 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,741 across 125 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109-1900Phone: (216) 778-4486
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-18
- Last updated
- 2020-05-27
- Certified
- 2020-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence James's NPI number?
- Laurence James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932587342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence James's specialty?
- Laurence James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence James located?
- Laurence James's practice location on file with NPPES is 304 Wright St, Sweetwater, TN 37874-1181.
- What is Laurence James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence James is (865) 213-8401.
- Does Laurence James accept Medicare?
- Laurence James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence James's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence James's NPI (1932587342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.