Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Carlson, D.O.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Cedar Lake, IN

  • NPI 1518031475
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6831 W 133Rd Ave
Cedar Lake, IN 463038989
(219) 374-5970
fax (219) 374-7505
Mailing address
Po Box 781076
Detroit, MI 482781076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2023
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #02004028A
Medicaid (2)
IN #201079400 · NY #01826791

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518031475. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,413
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$183,144
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 488 102 $163
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 420 240 $120
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 220 220 $79
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 203 203 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $157
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 21 18 $262
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 19 19 $29
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 18 18 $72

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,278
Patients
879
Total drug cost
$80,623
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 763 103 $26,586
Alprazolam Generic 404 53 $2,893
Gabapentin Generic 388 72 $6,980
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 325 47 $14,374
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 301 78 $4,164
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 279 88 $2,643
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 230 63 $1,601
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 229 45 $7,846
Omeprazole Generic 224 60 $2,729
Lisinopril Generic 211 58 $1,626

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Carlson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Carlson practices Family Medicine Physician in Cedar Lake, IN.
Where does Dr. James Carlson practice?
Dr. James Carlson practices at 6831 W 133Rd Ave, Cedar Lake, IN 463038989. Office phone: 2193745970.
What is Dr. James Carlson's NPI?
Dr. James Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518031475, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Carlson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Carlson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Carlson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.