James Alford, D.O.
NPI 1972746998 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Roeland Park, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Alford, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Roeland Park, KS (NPI 1972746998).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972746998
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2013044282 (MO)
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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
706 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 288 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 199 | $119 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 160 | $171 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 59 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 52 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 44 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 41 | 40 |
| Cephalexin | 37 | 37 |
| Azithromycin | 17 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 17 |
| Potassium Chloride | 15 | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-07
- Last updated
- 2019-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Alford's NPI number?
- James Alford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972746998, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Alford's specialty?
- James Alford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Alford located?
- James Alford's practice location on file with NPPES is 4720 Johnson Dr, Roeland Park, KS 66205-3446.
- What is James Alford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Alford is (913) 222-8399.
- Does James Alford accept Medicare?
- James Alford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Alford's NPI active?
- Yes — James Alford's NPI (1972746998) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.