Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Crager, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1972532687
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1720 Nicholasville RD, Suite 601
Lexington, KY 405031404
(859) 277-5887
fax (859) 276-7638 - Mailing address
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Po Box 910670
Lexington, KY 405910670
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 3, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #37512
- Medicaid
- KY #64063845
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972532687. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,030
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$188,507
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 816 | 695 | $120 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 376 | 365 | $65 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 274 | 244 | $8 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 230 | 66 | $20 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 176 | 168 | $13 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 175 | 49 | $29 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 119 | 119 | $13 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 108 | 108 | $106 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 105 | 102 | $85 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 90 | 90 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Lexington Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 121. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,849
Transactions
111
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 33 | $487.70 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 26 | $283.04 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 13 | $232.22 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 9 | $136.07 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 8 | $130.74 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $121.72 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 5 | $87.50 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $68.87 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 3 | $62.55 | |
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 1 | $60.11 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $49.84 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 2 | $41.29 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 1 | $37.24 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 2 | $33.33 | |
| Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,873
Patients
1,440
Total drug cost
$878,878
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 832 | 179 | $824,291 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 456 | 137 | $8,793 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 450 | 135 | $7,738 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 395 | 125 | $2,992 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 394 | 115 | $5,666 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 378 | 109 | $3,538 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 338 | 105 | $5,211 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 293 | 81 | $2,219 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 262 | 74 | $1,827 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 218 | 76 | $801 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Crager's medical specialty?
Dr. James Crager practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. James Crager practice?
Dr. James Crager practices at 1720 Nicholasville RD, Lexington, KY 405031404. Office phone: 8592775887.
What is Dr. James Crager's NPI?
Dr. James Crager's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972532687, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Crager accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Crager accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Crager commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.