Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Birmingham, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Ada, MI

  • NPI 1891811543
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 62.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6741 Fulton St E
Ada, MI 493019502
(616) 320-5330
fax (616) 320-5331

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2026
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301072323

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891811543. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
291
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$40,243
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 106 70 $169
96413 Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 91 14 $115
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 39 32 $121
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 35 35 $187
G2212 Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or 20 19 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Ada Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,505
Transactions
172
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 54 $5,346.06
Amgen INC. 28 $490.70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 19 $346.10
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 8 $303.65
Ucb, INC. 6 $212.56
Sandoz INC. 36 $180.19
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 1 $122.56
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 4 $117.59
Genzyme Corporation 1 $104.63
Organon LLC 7 $84.41
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $54.93
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $48.34
Janssen Biotech, INC. 2 $40.82
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $29.72
Pfizer INC. 1 $23.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,830
Consulting Fee
$2,550
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,498
Patients
293
Total drug cost
$2,784,019
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 313 82 $20,814
Prednisone Generic 296 65 $2,890
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 268 65 $10,929
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 161 20 $1,262,155
Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) Brand 83 0 $783,588
Meloxicam Generic 67 15 $438
Folic Acid Generic 56 20 $329
Celecoxib Generic 50 15 $3,168
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 46 11 $1,125
Rinvoq (Upadacitinib) Brand 43 0 $256,096

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Birmingham's medical specialty?
Dr. James Birmingham practices Rheumatology Physician in Ada, MI.
Where does Dr. James Birmingham practice?
Dr. James Birmingham practices at 6741 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 493019502. Office phone: 6163205330.
What is Dr. James Birmingham's NPI?
Dr. James Birmingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891811543, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Birmingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Birmingham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Birmingham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Administration of chemotherapy into vein (HCPCS 96413); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.