Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter James, M.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1093912545
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave, Suite 812-Csb
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 3, 2015
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #38674 · Virginia #0101247232

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093912545. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
441
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$56,048
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 97 39 $200
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 76 54 $130
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 55 41 $168
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 46 38 $89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 32 $115
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 28 20 $113
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 25 25 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 18 $85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 17 16 $63
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 16 16 $11

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,313
Patients
257
Total drug cost
$1,933,488
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 263 54 $5,498
Prednisone Generic 201 52 $1,292
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 114 32 $2,815
Omeprazole Generic 94 26 $1,500
Humira Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 90 0 $963,353
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 89 22 $8,814
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 77 16 $41,751
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 70 11 $836,519
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 68 14 $50,313
Montelukast Sodium Generic 51 15 $893

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter James's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter James practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. Walter James practice?
Dr. Walter James practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294258908. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. Walter James's NPI?
Dr. Walter James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093912545, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.