Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cooper, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1356487516
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Mailing address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2012
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #44689
Medicaid
CO #68735375

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356487516. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
396
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$52,408
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 164 71 $119
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 110 85 $144
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 68 59 $175
76942 Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 20 20 $31
50200 Needle biopsy of kidney 19 19 $127
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 13 $144

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 61. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
193
Patients
40
Total drug cost
$12,665
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 52 16 $573
Valganciclovir Hcl Generic 26 11 $6,009
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 20 13 $366
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 20 0 $310
Carvedilol Generic 17 0 $330
Omeprazole Generic 17 0 $242
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 15 0 $278
Furosemide Generic 13 0 $132
Tacrolimus Generic 13 0 $4,426

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Cooper's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cooper practices Nephrology Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. James Cooper practice?
Dr. James Cooper practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. James Cooper's NPI?
Dr. James Cooper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356487516, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cooper accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cooper accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cooper commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.