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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 441950001
(800) 223-2273
Mailing address
6000 W Creek RD, Suite 10
Independence, OH 441312139

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.