Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Herrington, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1386710457
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
439 Heymann Blvd
Lafayette, LA 705032616
(337) 269-0963
fax (337) 269-0553

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 6, 2015
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #013681
Medicaid
LA #1311391

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386710457. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,784
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$177,324
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 420 223 $31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 232 185 $120
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 165 165 $244
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 149 91 $59
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 119 115 $105
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 87 60 $77
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 79 72 $75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 69 69 $160
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 53 53 $175
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 48 14 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 304. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$564
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 16 $228.96
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 4 $141.91
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 2 $36.09
Ardelyx, Inc. 2 $35.11
Celgene Corporation 2 $32.62
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $20.72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.62
Celltrion USA Inc. 1 $18.14
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $15.44
PFIZER INC. 1 $14.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$564

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,543
Patients
572
Total drug cost
$211,321
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 467 135 $6,212
Omeprazole Generic 190 59 $2,579
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 171 171 $13,942
Famotidine Generic 144 38 $1,401
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 138 45 $101,748
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 63 13 $683
Glycopyrrolate Generic 53 22 $881
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 51 11 $20,664
Sucralfate Generic 51 24 $2,550
Movantik (Naloxegol Oxalate) Brand 45 11 $28,392

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Herrington's medical specialty?
Dr. James Herrington practices Gastroenterology Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. James Herrington practice?
Dr. James Herrington practices at 439 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA 705032616. Office phone: 3372690963.
What is Dr. James Herrington's NPI?
Dr. James Herrington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386710457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Herrington accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Herrington accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Herrington commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.