Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joni James, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Alpena, MI

  • NPI 1891988085
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 W Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 497071401
(989) 356-7390
Mailing address
820 S State Ave
Alpena, MI 497073743

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891988085. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
226
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$17,740
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 44 44 $101
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 37 37 $90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 37 36 $73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 26 25 $104
81003 Automated urinalysis test 25 24 $2
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $135
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 22 21 $60
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 13 13 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
238
Patients
235
Total drug cost
$2,478
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 50 50 $423
Prednisone Generic 50 49 $105
Amoxicillin Generic 33 33 $109
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 30 30 $902
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 20 19 $266
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 17 $157
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 13 13 $332
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 13 $46
Fluconazole Generic 12 11 $139

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joni James's medical specialty?
Dr. Joni James practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Alpena, MI.
Where does Dr. Joni James practice?
Dr. Joni James practices at 1501 W Chisholm St, Alpena, MI 497071401. Office phone: 9893567390.
What is Dr. Joni James's NPI?
Dr. Joni James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891988085, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joni James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joni James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joni James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.