Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Tober, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Beaufort, SC

  • NPI 1538132931
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1055 Ribaut RD, Ste 30
Beaufort, SC 299025447
(843) 524-8171
fax (843) 525-6613

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2086S0129X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #26643
Medicaid
SC #266438

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538132931. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,268
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,070
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 419 377 $36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 342 285 $85
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 285 256 $20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 251 194 $119
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 238 226 $32
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 154 127 $11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 153 153 $104
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $157
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 67 65 $124
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 59 34 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Beaufort Vascular Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $18.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
582
Patients
253
Total drug cost
$40,872
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cilostazol Generic 257 103 $9,430
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 150 63 $1,977
Pentoxifylline Generic 71 31 $3,850
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 28 13 $16,420
Tramadol Hcl Generic 24 23 $31
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 22 20 $83
Varenicline Tartrate Generic 19 0 $8,919
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $162

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Tober's medical specialty?
Dr. James Tober practices Vascular Surgery Physician in Beaufort, SC.
Where does Dr. James Tober practice?
Dr. James Tober practices at 1055 Ribaut RD, Beaufort, SC 299025447. Office phone: 8435248171.
What is Dr. James Tober's NPI?
Dr. James Tober's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538132931, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Tober accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Tober accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Tober commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (HCPCS 93880); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.