Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Freer, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1013930932
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Div Im Hospitalist
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
(314) 362-1700
fax (314) 362-9878
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2006004086
Medicaid
MO #200324408

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013930932. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
504
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$47,760
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 279 117 $78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 70 32 $117
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 48 47 $170
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 29 29 $129
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 25 25 $113
49082 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity 18 15 $72
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 18 14 $28
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 17 17 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 109 peers in this city , average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
13
Total drug cost
$367
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 13 13 $288
Furosemide Generic 12 0 $41
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 0 $38

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Freer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Freer practices Hospitalist Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. James Freer practice?
Dr. James Freer practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 631101003. Office phone: 3143621700.
What is Dr. James Freer's NPI?
Dr. James Freer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013930932, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Freer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Freer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Freer 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); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.