Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Thatcher, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Beaufort, SC

  • NPI 1770812802
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 36.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
955 Ribaut RD
Beaufort, SC 299025454
(843) 522-5005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 28, 2023
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #MD81806 · North Carolina #2015-01838

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770812802. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
895
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$87,467
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 452 171 $75
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 170 160 $108
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 166 76 $113
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 107 104 $153

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Beaufort Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $19.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
254
Patients
239
Total drug cost
$2,847
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 31 30 $365
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 26 26 $594
Nystatin Generic 25 24 $441
Prednisone Generic 25 24 $92
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 24 24 $215
Trazodone Hcl Generic 19 19 $79
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 16 15 $150
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 14 14 $255
Nitroglycerin Generic 14 14 $157
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 13 13 $94

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Thatcher's medical specialty?
Dr. James Thatcher practices Hospitalist Physician in Beaufort, SC.
Where does Dr. James Thatcher practice?
Dr. James Thatcher practices at 955 Ribaut RD, Beaufort, SC 299025454. Office phone: 8435225005.
What is Dr. James Thatcher's NPI?
Dr. James Thatcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770812802, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Thatcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Thatcher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Thatcher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.