Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Cimera, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • NPI 1578537791
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1211 Se 2Nd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 333161807
(954) 527-9303
fax (954) 527-0245
Additional location
1960 Ne 47Th St Ste 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 333087708
Mailing address
9960 Nw 116Th Way Ste 13
Medley, FL 331781175

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 18, 2024
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME55236
Medicaid
FL #062230300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578537791. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
554
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,131
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 142 104 $93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 116 116 $172
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 100 74 $131
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 44 35 $99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 36 36 $136
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 32 23 $52
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 26 26 $19
95908 Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 25 25 $113
95819 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and asleep 17 17 $57
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 16 16 $228

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Fort Lauderdale Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 155. This provider delivers 3.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$963
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 18 $448.42
Pfizer INC. 5 $105.28
Sk Life Science, INC. 3 $76.72
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $60.03
Abbott Laboratories 2 $45.43
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $39.87
Ucb, INC. 1 $31.76
Lundbeck LLC 1 $29.82
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $27.24
InSightec,INC 1 $24.05
Eisai INC. 1 $23.36
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. 1 $20.73
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $16.99
Neurelis, INC. 1 $13.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$963

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,194
Patients
330
Total drug cost
$57,994
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 179 48 $8,695
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 168 53 $8,259
Donepezil Hcl Generic 166 62 $1,675
Lamotrigine Generic 129 33 $2,710
Gabapentin Generic 107 42 $2,950
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 77 29 $1,068
Primidone Generic 65 22 $2,258
Lacosamide Generic 46 0 $10,734
Clonazepam Generic 44 16 $705
Divalproex Sodium ER (Divalproex Sodium) Brand 44 0 $7,077

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Cimera's medical specialty?
Dr. James Cimera practices Neurology Physician in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Where does Dr. James Cimera practice?
Dr. James Cimera practices at 1211 Se 2Nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 333161807. Office phone: 9545279303.
What is Dr. James Cimera's NPI?
Dr. James Cimera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578537791, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Cimera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Cimera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Cimera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.