Benjamin James, M.D.
NPI 1982861456 · Surgery Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin James, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1982861456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982861456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01075521A (IN)
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
18 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
122 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $147 |
| Removal Or Exploration of Parathyroid Glands60500 | 24 | $991 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $140 |
| Removal of Thyroid Lobe on Side of Neck60220 | 13 | $706 |
| Removal of Thyroid60240 | 12 | $972 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 11 | $48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$924 across 7 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
- 2008-05-21
- Last updated
- 2025-04-29
- Certified
- 2025-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin James's NPI number?
- Benjamin James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982861456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin James's specialty?
- Benjamin James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin James located?
- Benjamin James's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 Pilgrim Rd # 601, Boston, MA 02215-5324.
- What is Benjamin James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin James is (617) 632-1010.
- Does Benjamin James accept Medicare?
- Benjamin James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin James's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin James's NPI (1982861456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.