Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Wharton, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Dermatopathology Physician · Dermatopathology Physician · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1386619203
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2195 Harrodsburg RD Ste 2
Lexington, KY 405043516
(859) 323-3376
fax (859) 323-0350
Additional location
13802 Lake Point Cir Ste 102
Louisville, KY 402234219
(502) 245-4450
fax (502) 245-4462
Additional location
2300 Hurstbourne Village Dr Ste 900
Louisville, KY 402991851
(502) 245-4450
fax (502) 245-4462
Mailing address
13802 Lake Point Cir Ste 102
Louisville, KY 402234219

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2025
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Kentucky #50543 · Kentucky #40543 · Arkansas #E0888
Medicaid
FL #012446900

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386619203. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,475
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,196,307
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3245 Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg 4,701 21 $132
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,812 312 $6
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 818 489 $65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 583 480 $83
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 521 396 $48
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 322 271 $84
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 316 250 $558
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 235 127 $373
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 220 197 $98
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 110 62 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 207. This provider delivers 51× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$119,379
Transactions
190
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. 92 $99,671.46
Amgen Inc. 21 $17,875.71
ABBVIE INC. 26 $387.33
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 11 $375.52
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 10 $207.54
UCB, Inc. 5 $138.11
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 4 $91.72
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC 1 $79.99
Almirall LLC 4 $70.09
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $64.13
Incyte Corporation 3 $59.51
GENZYME CORPORATION 3 $58.88
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. 3 $48.95
Dermavant Sciences, Inc. 2 $44.86
LEO Pharma Inc. 2 $40.49

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$98,645
Travel and Lodging
$13,628
Food and Beverage
$4,119
Consulting Fee
$2,800
Education
$187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
806
Patients
489
Total drug cost
$149,531
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 156 108 $2,026
Hydrocortisone Generic 81 62 $483
Fluorouracil Generic 80 77 $7,708
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 77 46 $4,470
Cephalexin Generic 65 58 $359
Ketoconazole Generic 64 38 $2,234
Mupirocin Generic 47 30 $280
Imiquimod Generic 38 34 $1,161
Minocycline Hcl Generic 37 15 $722
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 33 0 $421

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Wharton's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wharton practices Dermatology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. James Wharton practice?
Dr. James Wharton practices at 2195 Harrodsburg RD Ste 2, Lexington, KY 405043516. Office phone: 8593233376.
What is Dr. James Wharton's NPI?
Dr. James Wharton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386619203, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wharton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wharton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3245); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.