Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Louisell, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1669735916
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.2 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230
Santa Cruz, CA 950651721
(831) 226-3225
fax (831) 423-7579 - Mailing address
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3400 Data Dr, Attn: Credentialing/Payer Enrollment
Rancho Cordova, CA 956707956
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 30, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A124140 · Oregon #MD182328
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669735916. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
423
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$70,049
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 190 | 90 | $223 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 93 | 45 | $126 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 33 | 19 | $100 | |
36556 |
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 31 | 31 | $87 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 24 | 23 | $138 | |
32555 |
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 23 | 18 | $111 | |
31500 |
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | 18 | 17 | $144 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $141 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Santa Cruz Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
153
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$41,923
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 22 | 0 | $527 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 19 | 0 | $8,287 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 17 | 0 | $97 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $11,941 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $514 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 14 | 0 | $144 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $10,100 |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $7,575 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 12 | 0 | $258 |
| Arnuity Ellipta (Fluticasone Furoate) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $2,481 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Louisell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Louisell practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. James Louisell practice?
Dr. James Louisell practices at 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 230, Santa Cruz, CA 950651721. Office phone: 8312263225.
What is Dr. James Louisell's NPI?
Dr. James Louisell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669735916, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Louisell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Louisell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Louisell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.