James Phillips, MD
NPI 1972570372 · Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician · Mt Pleasant, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Phillips, MD is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider in Mt Pleasant, SC (NPI 1972570372).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972570372
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology (Pathology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8871 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 3,258 | $64 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 127 | $38 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 120 | $91 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 54 | $91 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 24 | $73 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 18 | $68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 across 6 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2025-08-12
- Certified
- 2025-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Phillips's NPI number?
- James Phillips's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972570372, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Phillips's specialty?
- James Phillips is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Phillips located?
- James Phillips's practice location on file with NPPES is 570 Long Point Rd Ste 200, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-7940.
- What is James Phillips's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Phillips is (843) 881-0320.
- Does James Phillips accept Medicare?
- James Phillips is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Phillips's NPI active?
- Yes — James Phillips's NPI (1972570372) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.