Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Caress, MD

Clinical Neurophysiology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Winston Salem, NC

  • NPI 1184600264
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255
fax (336) 716-9016
Mailing address
Po Box 344
Winston Salem, NC 271020344

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2010
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0600X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #9600478
Medicaid (4)
NC #8921113 · VA #6104312 · WV #9801214000 · SC #Q00478

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184600264. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
329
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$28,616
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 60 38 $134
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels 41 33 $32
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 35 $95
95885 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 31 24 $17
95886 Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 26 26 $44
95908 Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 20 20 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 18 13 $87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 14 $139
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 13 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 16 14 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Winston Salem Clinical Neurophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$335
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biogen, INC. 4 $189.78
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, INC. 3 $96.02
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $49.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$335

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,008
Patients
167
Total drug cost
$5,530,539
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Radicava Ors (Edaravone) Brand 226 26 $3,172,111
Riluzole Generic 160 39 $19,631
Relyvrio (Sod Phenylbutyrat/Taurursodiol) Brand 156 33 $1,934,386
Prednisone Generic 87 20 $924
Glycopyrrolate Generic 66 22 $3,107
Gabapentin Generic 62 15 $2,602
Azathioprine Generic 39 0 $2,104
Baclofen Generic 38 0 $434
Pyridostigmine Bromide Generic 35 12 $3,927
Mexiletine Hcl Generic 33 0 $4,479

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Caress's medical specialty?
Dr. James Caress practices Clinical Neurophysiology Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. James Caress practice?
Dr. James Caress practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. James Caress's NPI?
Dr. James Caress's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184600264, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Caress accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Caress accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Caress commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels (HCPCS 76882); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.