Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Wells, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Carlsbad, NM
- NPI 1639186059
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2430 W Pierce St
Carlsbad, NM 882203553
(915) 833-4546 - Mailing address
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200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201
Lafayette, LA 705083870
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #90-325
- Medicaid
- NM #00027433
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639186059. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
737
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$99,518
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 308 | 290 | $121 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 306 | 279 | $176 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 54 | 54 | $8 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 49 | 44 | $72 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 20 | 20 | $212 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
224
Patients
218
Total drug cost
$1,377
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 73 | 72 | $305 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 27 | 27 | $223 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 19 | 16 | $50 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $197 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 18 | 16 | $302 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 18 | 18 | $76 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 14 | $85 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 14 | $68 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 12 | 12 | $22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $49 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Wells's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wells practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Carlsbad, NM.
Where does Dr. James Wells practice?
Dr. James Wells practices at 2430 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 882203553. Office phone: 9158334546.
What is Dr. James Wells's NPI?
Dr. James Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639186059, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wells accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wells accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wells commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.