Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Andrews, M. D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1982690129
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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147 Asheland Avenue
Asheville, NC 288014013
(828) 258-1188
fax (828) 251-1801
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 21, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #9800448 · North Carolina #175570
- Medicaid
- NC #891125E
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982690129. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,268
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$221,250
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 714 | 292 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 640 | 300 | $117 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 553 | 290 | $10 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 458 | 272 | $8 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 430 | 253 | $13 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 420 | 420 | $17 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 418 | 251 | $3 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 276 | 213 | $16 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 249 | 151 | $79 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 200 | 200 | $118 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 50 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 60× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,454
Transactions
75
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 10 | $163.52 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 8 | $142.17 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 8 | $141.10 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 9 | $131.11 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 6 | $111.44 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 5 | $109.36 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 5 | $104.10 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 6 | $98.24 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $72.15 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $59.08 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $57.98 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $52.02 | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | 1 | $34.50 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $33.93 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $28.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,504
Patients
1,009
Total drug cost
$231,930
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 511 | 115 | $3,350 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 417 | 91 | $5,341 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 401 | 101 | $5,628 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 391 | 94 | $3,103 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 336 | 74 | $4,657 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 324 | 64 | $3,764 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 298 | 62 | $4,558 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 276 | 58 | $3,050 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 274 | 67 | $2,447 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 245 | 52 | $1,957 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Andrews's medical specialty?
Dr. James Andrews practices Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. James Andrews practice?
Dr. James Andrews practices at 147 Asheland Avenue, Asheville, NC 288014013. Office phone: 8282581188.
What is Dr. James Andrews's NPI?
Dr. James Andrews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982690129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Andrews accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. James Andrews does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. James Andrews commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.