Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael James, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Idaho Falls, ID

  • NPI 1629111497
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3345 S Holmes Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 834047981
(208) 528-6225
fax (208) 528-8022

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2011
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Idaho #P140-7
Medicaid
ID #001310400

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629111497. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,393
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$108,387
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 280 140 $31
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 198 110 $50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 186 143 $82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 100 100 $103
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 74 60 $118
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 71 58 $51
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 64 32 $41
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 61 23 $88
28285 Correction of toe joint deformity 45 21 $204
11730 Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail 44 39 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Idaho Falls Podiatrist, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$177
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 9 $163.60
Curonix LLC 1 $13.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$177

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
283
Patients
121
Total drug cost
$2,466
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 116 33 $938
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 57 41 $319
Meloxicam Generic 32 0 $139
Cephalexin Generic 30 25 $162
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 19 11 $159
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 11 $38
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 12 0 $712

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael James's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael James practices Podiatrist in Idaho Falls, ID.
Where does Dr. Michael James practice?
Dr. Michael James practices at 3345 S Holmes Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 834047981. Office phone: 2085286225.
What is Dr. Michael James's NPI?
Dr. Michael James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629111497, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.