Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Aiken, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1992826721
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
81 Yosemite Dr
New Orleans, LA 701318661
(504) 393-9494
fax (504) 392-3298

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #015108
Medicaid
LA #1306355

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992826721. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
89
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$14,993
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 56 55 $177
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 21 19 $121
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 12 12 $212

In context: peer comparison

Among 81 peers in New Orleans Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Aiken's medical specialty?
Dr. James Aiken practices Emergency Medicine Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. James Aiken practice?
Dr. James Aiken practices at 81 Yosemite Dr, New Orleans, LA 701318661. Office phone: 5043939494.
What is Dr. James Aiken's NPI?
Dr. James Aiken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992826721, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Aiken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Aiken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Aiken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.