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
- Primary practice
-
171 Ashley Ave, Suite 812-Csb
Charleston, SC 294258908
(843) 792-1414 - Mailing address
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Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.