Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Combs
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1578805818
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1221 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 405042701
(859) 258-4000
fax (859) 258-6203
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 4, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Kentucky #04012 · Ohio #34.012322
- Medicaid
- KY #7100463120
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578805818. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
877
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$95,547
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 393 | 339 | $171 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 326 | 280 | $8 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 78 | 76 | $206 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 69 | 64 | $118 | |
31500 |
Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 71 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $14.29 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
99
Patients
98
Total drug cost
$724
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 27 | 26 | $319 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 22 | 22 | $88 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $167 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 13 | 13 | $31 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $33 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 11 | 11 | $87 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Combs's medical specialty?
Dr. James Combs practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. James Combs practice?
Dr. James Combs practices at 1221 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 405042701. Office phone: 8592584000.
What is Dr. James Combs's NPI?
Dr. James Combs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578805818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Combs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Combs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Combs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.