Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joy James

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1982879136
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
736 Cambridge St
Boston, MA 021352907
(617) 789-3000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #232782

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982879136. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
133
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$13,636
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 53 12 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 50 11 $124
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 17 17 $162
90836 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 45 minutes 13 13 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 128 peers in Boston Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 69. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
73
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$4,222
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Aripiprazole Generic 17 0 $3,855
Hydroxyzine Pamoate Generic 16 0 $86
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 14 0 $43
Lamotrigine Generic 14 0 $85
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 12 0 $152

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joy James's medical specialty?
Dr. Joy James practices Psychiatry Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Joy James practice?
Dr. Joy James practices at 736 Cambridge St, Boston, MA 021352907. Office phone: 6177893000.
What is Dr. Joy James's NPI?
Dr. Joy James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982879136, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joy James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joy James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joy James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.