Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brian James, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Decatur, AL
- NPI 1932356110
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 12.1 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1201 Somerville RD Se
Decatur, AL 356014340
(256) 350-7887
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 6, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #MD.29747
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932356110. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,595
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$286,082
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 846 | 420 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 702 | 410 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 625 | 356 | $117 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 552 | 385 | $16 | |
81000 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | 483 | 374 | $4 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 465 | 374 | $8 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 442 | 84 | $44 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 438 | 278 | $9 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 402 | 262 | $83 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 360 | 338 | $30 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 67× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,058
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 13 | $222.13 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 10 | $162.93 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 10 | $144.04 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 6 | $112.36 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 6 | $98.22 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 5 | $94.32 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 4 | $64.40 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $59.39 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 2 | $27.12 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $26.79 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $17.23 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $14.64 | |
| IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC | 1 | $14.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,935
Patients
1,163
Total drug cost
$79,258
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 619 | 164 | $12,528 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 372 | 97 | $6,614 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 361 | 103 | $11,215 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 336 | 105 | $5,577 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 310 | 89 | $7,525 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 294 | 98 | $3,079 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 240 | 66 | $6,119 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 199 | 62 | $3,298 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 195 | 62 | $3,966 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 193 | 71 | $1,902 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brian James's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian James practices Family Medicine Physician in Decatur, AL.
Where does Dr. Brian James practice?
Dr. Brian James practices at 1201 Somerville RD Se, Decatur, AL 356014340. Office phone: 2563507887.
What is Dr. Brian James's NPI?
Dr. Brian James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932356110, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.