Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara James, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Pediatrics Physician · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1417303488
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
410 Market St Ste 400
Chapel Hill, NC 275164061
(984) 974-3900
Additional location
2238 Nelson Hwy Ste 100
Chapel Hill, NC 275178914
(919) 401-1994
Mailing address
230 Macnider Hl, Pediatric Education Office
Chapel Hill, NC 275997593

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #218006

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417303488. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,275
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$223,771
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 922 174 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 478 353 $85
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 336 245 $44
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 280 226 $82
77280 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area 216 11 $251
77401 Superficial and/or low voltage radiation treatment delivery 208 11 $38
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 203 163 $105
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 152 114 $121
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 116 75 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 90 90 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Chapel Hill Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,035
Transactions
49
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 13 $305.61
Abbvie INC. 12 $201.77
Lilly USA, LLC 5 $104.72
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 4 $82.69
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $68.22
Pfizer INC. 3 $62.66
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 2 $52.31
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 2 $37.85
Amgen INC. 1 $32.18
Incyte Corporation 1 $29.21
Verrica Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $23.38
Leo Pharma INC. 1 $18.39
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 1 $16.12

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,035

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
753
Patients
526
Total drug cost
$117,247
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 135 111 $917
Ketoconazole Generic 131 74 $2,655
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 102 59 $6,523
Hydrocortisone Generic 92 85 $592
Fluorouracil Generic 56 54 $5,988
Mupirocin Generic 39 38 $372
Metronidazole Generic 35 28 $3,157
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 28 16 $1,245
Tacrolimus Generic 26 19 $4,772
Dupixent Pen (Dupilumab) Brand 22 0 $85,622

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sara James's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara James practices Dermatology Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Sara James practice?
Dr. Sara James practices at 410 Market St Ste 400, Chapel Hill, NC 275164061. Office phone: 9849743900.
What is Dr. Sara James's NPI?
Dr. Sara James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417303488, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.