Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Harkness, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1912057894
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 732-5845
Mailing address
38 Lamoine St
Belmont, MA 024782629

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2014
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #237855

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912057894. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
817
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,821
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 187 162 $121
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 99 98 $65
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 94 89 $12
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 91 85 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 40 40 $159
93454 Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 38 35 $174
93458 Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist 37 37 $224
92928 Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch 33 27 $477
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 31 31 $698
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 31 31 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 134 peers in Boston Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,718
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 10 $1,949.62
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 4 $642.41
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $125.83

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,364
Consulting Fee
$1,000
Food and Beverage
$354

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,151
Patients
870
Total drug cost
$265,650
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 376 152 $6,386
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 209 82 $3,772
Carvedilol Generic 191 74 $3,461
Lisinopril Generic 169 56 $1,569
Losartan Potassium Generic 169 73 $3,308
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 136 63 $1,489
Furosemide Generic 126 57 $943
Spironolactone Generic 119 47 $1,307
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 113 40 $2,183
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 98 48 $2,412

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Harkness's medical specialty?
Dr. James Harkness practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. James Harkness practice?
Dr. James Harkness practices at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 021142621. Office phone: 6177325845.
What is Dr. James Harkness's NPI?
Dr. James Harkness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912057894, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Harkness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Harkness accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Harkness 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); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older) (HCPCS 99152). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.