James Lowry, MD
NPI 1982656690 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lowry, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1982656690).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982656690
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9800948 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
530 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 | 168 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 140 | $163 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 125 | $111 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 61 | $198 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $61 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 71 | 71 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 54 | 52 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 40 | 33 |
| Prednisone | 39 | 37 |
| Cephalexin | 34 | 34 |
| Azithromycin | 31 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 23 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2023-09-22
- Certified
- 2023-09-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lowry's NPI number?
- James Lowry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982656690, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lowry's specialty?
- James Lowry is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Lowry located?
- James Lowry's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150-3917.
- What is James Lowry's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lowry is (704) 480-1087.
- Does James Lowry accept Medicare?
- James Lowry is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lowry's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lowry's NPI (1982656690) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.