Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Patricia James, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Palm Desert, CA
- NPI 1689693517
- Accepts Medicare
- 50 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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36921 Cook St, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 922116070
(760) 836-9066
fax (760) 836-9077 - Mailing address
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Po Box 12845
Palm Desert, CA 922552845
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 3, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1976 — 50 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G34409
- Medicaid
- CA #00G344090
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689693517. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,247
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$464,047
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95165 |
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | 3,701 | 13 | $13 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,484 | 512 | $132 | |
95004 |
Test for allergy using allergenic extract | 1,007 | 14 | $4 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 427 | 426 | $84 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 368 | 368 | $133 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 132 | 115 | $94 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 103 | 55 | $94 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 97 | 29 | $121 | |
99458 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 91 | 12 | $41 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 90 | 61 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Palm Desert Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 274. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,283
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $203.32 | |
| Amgen INC. | 12 | $183.01 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 5 | $135.62 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 5 | $105.69 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 4 | $83.38 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $71.02 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 3 | $59.41 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $50.01 | |
| Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC | 3 | $47.38 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $39.00 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $33.85 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 2 | $33.50 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $30.50 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $28.00 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 1 | $26.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,016
Patients
969
Total drug cost
$41,216
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 441 | 128 | $6,782 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 345 | 109 | $4,051 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 343 | 114 | $4,789 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 270 | 80 | $1,965 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 248 | 82 | $4,988 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 191 | 57 | $3,060 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 182 | 60 | $1,743 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 150 | 44 | $1,301 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 149 | 49 | $2,560 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 140 | 43 | $723 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Patricia James's medical specialty?
Dr. Patricia James practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Palm Desert, CA.
Where does Dr. Patricia James practice?
Dr. Patricia James practices at 36921 Cook St, Palm Desert, CA 922116070. Office phone: 7608369066.
What is Dr. Patricia James's NPI?
Dr. Patricia James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689693517, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patricia James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patricia James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patricia James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (HCPCS 95165); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test for allergy using allergenic extract (HCPCS 95004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.