Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Telfer, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Scotts Valley, CA
- NPI 1831142223
- Accepts Medicare
- 55 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4663 Scotts Valley Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 950664202
(831) 458-6330 - Mailing address
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2025 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 8, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1971 — 55 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #21445
- Medicaid
- NC #8982348
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831142223. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,412
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$175,368
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 558 | 293 | $141 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 324 | 235 | $100 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 231 | 231 | $143 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 90 | 57 | $197 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 67 | 64 | $34 | |
90694 |
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage | 66 | 63 | $75 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 45 | 28 | $59 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 18 | 18 | $34 | |
90671 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 15 valent (pcv15), for intramuscular use | 13 | 13 | $241 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Scotts Valley Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 125. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,004
Patients
542
Total drug cost
$134,761
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 331 | 92 | $5,102 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 206 | 51 | $3,520 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 170 | 49 | $2,045 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 146 | 38 | $2,965 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 141 | 35 | $2,035 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 139 | 40 | $2,961 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 122 | 31 | $2,357 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 106 | 32 | $2,009 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 102 | 28 | $1,534 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 102 | 27 | $3,616 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Telfer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Telfer practices Internal Medicine Physician in Scotts Valley, CA.
Where does Dr. James Telfer practice?
Dr. James Telfer practices at 4663 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 950664202. Office phone: 8314586330.
What is Dr. James Telfer's NPI?
Dr. James Telfer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831142223, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Telfer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Telfer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Telfer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.