James Andrews, M. D.
NPI 1982690129 · Family Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Andrews, M. D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1982690129).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982690129
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 175570 (NC)
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
7,583 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 662 | $9 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 611 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 583 | $114 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 500 | $10 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 455 | $43 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 545 | 123 |
| Lisinopril | 458 | 107 |
| Losartan Potassium | 428 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 410 | 109 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 329 | 78 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 313 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,454 across 82 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
- 2005-09-22
- Last updated
- 2013-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Andrews's NPI number?
- James Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982690129, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Andrews's specialty?
- James Andrews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Andrews located?
- James Andrews's practice location on file with NPPES is 147 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-4013.
- What is James Andrews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Andrews is (828) 258-1188.
- Does James Andrews accept Medicare?
- James Andrews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Andrews's NPI active?
- Yes — James Andrews's NPI (1982690129) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.