James Pappas, M.D.
NPI 1982766135 · Surgery Physician · Panama City, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Pappas, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Panama City, FL (NPI 1982766135).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982766135
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25838 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
361 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 | 136 | $123 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 108 | $4 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 97 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 | $176 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$176 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 44 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 29 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 23 |
| Lisinopril | 27 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 | 17 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$112 across 1 record (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
- 2006-12-14
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Pappas's NPI number?
- James Pappas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982766135, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Pappas's specialty?
- James Pappas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Pappas located?
- James Pappas's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL 32405-4011.
- What is James Pappas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Pappas is (850) 763-0786.
- Does James Pappas accept Medicare?
- James Pappas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Pappas's NPI active?
- Yes — James Pappas's NPI (1982766135) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.