Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Bunker, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · North Platte, NE

  • NPI 1487649869
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
825 S Willow St
North Platte, NE 691015279
(308) 534-1700
fax (308) 534-8689

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 17, 2023
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #20039
Medicaid
NE #47079726900

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487649869. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,365
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$196,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 2,323 493 $5
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 976 804 $42
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 713 611 $54
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 483 298 $35
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 336 291 $90
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 126 126 $67
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 82 64 $46
12052 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 46 46 $271
17281 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm 45 39 $143
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 45 44 $69

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in North Platte Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 268. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $20.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
568
Patients
236
Total drug cost
$17,097
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented (Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc) Brand 128 72 $2,645
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 83 0 $1,994
Ampicillin Trihydrate Generic 63 23 $3,476
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 52 33 $531
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 38 12 $1,738
Hydrocortisone Generic 34 23 $207
Minocycline Hcl Generic 26 22 $404
Prednisone Generic 26 18 $156
Ketoconazole Generic 23 12 $495
Fluorouracil Generic 22 21 $1,815

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Bunker's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bunker practices Dermatology Physician in North Platte, NE.
Where does Dr. James Bunker practice?
Dr. James Bunker practices at 825 S Willow St, North Platte, NE 691015279. Office phone: 3085341700.
What is Dr. James Bunker's NPI?
Dr. James Bunker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487649869, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Bunker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Bunker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Bunker 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 99212); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.