Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Ashford, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Athens, GA
- NPI 1447693833
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste J
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 286-8344
fax (706) 286-8346
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 26, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #79696
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447693833. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
10,134
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$570,568
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3300 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg | 3,750 | 65 | $4 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 2,132 | 280 | $84 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 781 | 286 | $12 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 734 | 126 | $44 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 580 | 138 | $59 | |
G0481 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 466 | 194 | $153 | |
99489 |
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, each additional 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 448 | 129 | $64 | |
G0482 |
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms | 317 | 173 | $195 | |
99487 |
Complex chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 60 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 294 | 130 | $121 | |
27096 |
Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | 123 | 80 | $213 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 482. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$574
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 13 | $231.22 | |
| Curonix LLC | 2 | $156.69 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 4 | $73.99 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $27.62 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 1 | $24.53 | |
| PAINTEQ LLC | 1 | $23.86 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 1 | $19.29 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $17.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
18,450
Patients
3,245
Total drug cost
$870,934
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 3,514 | 467 | $125,625 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 3,404 | 447 | $97,986 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 2,062 | 268 | $48,648 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 1,240 | 187 | $33,101 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,133 | 203 | $17,127 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 943 | 132 | $8,901 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 938 | 189 | $34,688 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 850 | 129 | $10,987 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 792 | 154 | $18,250 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | Generic | 770 | 164 | $28,228 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Ashford's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ashford practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Athens, GA.
Where does Dr. James Ashford practice?
Dr. James Ashford practices at 1000 Hawthorne Ave Ste J, Athens, GA 30606. Office phone: 7062868344.
What is Dr. James Ashford's NPI?
Dr. James Ashford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447693833, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ashford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ashford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ashford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative free, 1 mg (HCPCS J3300); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.