Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Leighton James, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Nephrology Physician · Augusta, GA

  • NPI 1346202173
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1120 15Th St
Augusta, GA 309126511
(706) 721-8623
fax (706) 721-1459
Mailing address
1120 15Th St Ste Bi1056
Augusta, GA 309120004

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2018
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Georgia #049906 · Florida #MFC1660 · Texas #40469
Medicaid
TX #165654801

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346202173. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
963
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$150,692
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 391 132 $77
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 188 38 $343
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 100 33 $287
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 67 50 $84
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 55 36 $48
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 51 27 $116
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 45 43 $127
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $126
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 15 15 $81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 13 12 $56

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in this city , average services per provider: 239. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$580
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
11
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $131.20
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 3 $77.95
Ardelyx, Inc. 3 $73.99
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 3 $70.51
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 3 $54.49
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 2 $47.56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $45.16
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $28.10
Veloxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $19.08
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $15.77
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $15.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$580

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
459
Patients
96
Total drug cost
$164,843
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 82 26 $35,245
Furosemide Generic 55 26 $660
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 52 18 $1,505
Carvedilol Generic 32 13 $303
Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) Brand 32 13 $1,339
Metolazone Generic 28 0 $2,030
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 27 0 $22,988
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 26 0 $354
Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) Brand 20 0 $36,559
Famotidine Generic 20 0 $193

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Leighton James's medical specialty?
Dr. Leighton James practices Nephrology Physician in Augusta, GA.
Where does Dr. Leighton James practice?
Dr. Leighton James practices at 1120 15Th St, Augusta, GA 309126511. Office phone: 7067218623.
What is Dr. Leighton James's NPI?
Dr. Leighton James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346202173, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Leighton James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Leighton James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Leighton James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90961). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.