Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara James, M.D., PH.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Champaign, IL

  • NPI 1558895862
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 618203981
(217) 366-5027

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 26, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208VP0014X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036159473 · Massachusetts #281433

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558895862. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,057
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$125,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 2,100 174 $0
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance 153 134 $239
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 142 94 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 109 53 $122
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level 88 56 $169
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level 87 56 $87
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance 49 44 $247
20552 Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles 33 29 $51
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint 33 30 $404
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint 33 30 $218

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$186
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
MML US, Inc. 1 $51.95
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. 2 $47.15
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $44.87
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $21.33
Vertos Medical, Inc. 1 $20.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$186

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
125
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$3,078
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 29 0 $470
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 28 0 $804
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 25 14 $474
Pregabalin Generic 17 0 $839
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $231
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 13 11 $259

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara James's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara James practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Champaign, IL.
Where does Dr. Sara James practice?
Dr. Sara James practices at 101 W University Ave, Champaign, IL 618203981. Office phone: 2173665027.
What is Dr. Sara James's NPI?
Dr. Sara James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558895862, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (HCPCS 62323); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.