Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen James, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Cleveland, OH
- NPI 1619061256
- Accepts Medicare
- 44 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 441950001
(800) 223-2273 - Mailing address
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6000 W Creek RD, Suite 10
Independence, OH 441312139
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 8, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #35049941J
- Medicaid
- OH #0800137
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619061256. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
421
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$42,332
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 195 | 130 | $94 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 119 | 45 | $76 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 36 | 36 | $129 | |
93451 |
Insertion of tube in right heart chambers for measurement | 25 | 25 | $118 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 23 | 23 | $126 | |
93505 |
Biopsy of heart muscle | 12 | 11 | $217 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $175 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 62 peers in Cleveland Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,891
Patients
477
Total drug cost
$649,956
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 341 | 67 | $371,753 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 209 | 53 | $3,131 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 199 | 54 | $1,855 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 185 | 55 | $5,607 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 173 | 38 | $167,474 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 137 | 33 | $4,800 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 123 | 36 | $642 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 102 | 31 | $600 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 94 | 26 | $1,574 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 87 | 27 | $1,209 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen James's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen James practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Cleveland, OH.
Where does Dr. Karen James practice?
Dr. Karen James practices at 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 441950001. Office phone: 8002232273.
What is Dr. Karen James's NPI?
Dr. Karen James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619061256, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.