Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Thacker, M.D.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1962564476
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
185 Chateau Drive, Suite 302
Huntsville, AL 358016012
(256) 885-1605
fax (256) 885-1905
Mailing address
185 Chateau Dr Sw Ste 302
Huntsville, AL 358017413

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2023
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Alabama #AL 13577 · Colorado #40660

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962564476. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,624
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$145,784
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,252 187 $113
96146 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result 294 138 $2
20561 Insertion of needle, 3 muscles or more 29 25 $35
80305 Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 28 13 $12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Huntsville Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,726
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atland Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $500.00
Curonix LLC 6 $492.37
Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. 14 $272.86
Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. 14 $174.96
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 5 $101.70
Indivior INC. 4 $79.26
Protega Pharmaceutials INC 2 $72.43
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $18.59
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC 1 $14.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$859
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$500
Travel and Lodging
$367

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
8,080
Patients
954
Total drug cost
$332,657
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 1,281 132 $39,888
Gabapentin Generic 1,010 112 $20,048
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 967 102 $22,930
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 756 98 $27,439
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 726 87 $9,048
Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) Brand 560 51 $18,254
Pregabalin Generic 525 61 $21,006
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 431 58 $4,656
Meloxicam Generic 374 50 $1,383
Baclofen Generic 338 46 $6,302

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Thacker's medical specialty?
Dr. James Thacker practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. James Thacker practice?
Dr. James Thacker practices at 185 Chateau Drive, Huntsville, AL 358016012. Office phone: 2568851605.
What is Dr. James Thacker's NPI?
Dr. James Thacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962564476, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Thacker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Thacker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Thacker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result (HCPCS 96146); Insertion of needle, 3 muscles or more (HCPCS 20561). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.