Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Atem, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Worcester, MA
- NPI 1760743066
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 016550002
(508) 334-1000 - Mailing address
-
123 Summer Street
Worcester, MA 01608
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 17, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #262432
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760743066. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
783
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$78,813
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 379 | 168 | $80 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 195 | 82 | $120 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 159 | 155 | $116 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 29 | 29 | $175 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 21 | 21 | $82 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$426
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 3 | $87.15 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 4 | $74.70 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 3 | $62.35 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $41.10 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 1 | $37.45 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $32.09 | |
| Neurelis, Inc. | 1 | $28.85 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $24.82 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $19.87 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $17.47 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
93
Patients
76
Total drug cost
$1,437
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 19 | 19 | $785 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 18 | 18 | $136 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 16 | 16 | $70 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 15 | 12 | $69 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $320 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 12 | 11 | $57 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Atem's medical specialty?
Dr. James Atem practices Hospitalist Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. James Atem practice?
Dr. James Atem practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002. Office phone: 5083341000.
What is Dr. James Atem's NPI?
Dr. James Atem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760743066, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Atem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Atem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Atem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.