Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Asha James, M.D.

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1669445235
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 98.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3600 Forest Dr Ste 400
Columbia, SC 292044057
(803) 779-7316
fax (803) 343-2538

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #22241

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669445235. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,711
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,071
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,290 222 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 819 609 $85
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 498 322 $45
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 399 286 $86
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth 229 105 $47
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 128 107 $100
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 94 83 $53
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 44 34 $144
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 24 21 $120
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm 23 20 $271

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Columbia Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 333. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$582
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 11 $252.40
Galderma Laboratories, L.P. 5 $107.83
Amgen INC. 4 $102.34
Leo Pharma INC. 1 $29.18
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $28.99
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $23.46
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $20.00
Dermavant Sciences, INC. 1 $18.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$574
Education
$8

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
383
Patients
269
Total drug cost
$11,767
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 86 66 $4,444
Mupirocin Generic 63 52 $403
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 50 46 $446
Metronidazole Generic 30 19 $1,927
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 27 15 $728
Ciclopirox Generic 25 17 $981
Cephalexin Generic 17 14 $298
Desonide Generic 16 16 $294
Econazole Nitrate Generic 16 13 $627
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 15 11 $365

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Asha James's medical specialty?
Dr. Asha James practices Dermatology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Asha James practice?
Dr. Asha James practices at 3600 Forest Dr Ste 400, Columbia, SC 292044057. Office phone: 8037797316.
What is Dr. Asha James's NPI?
Dr. Asha James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669445235, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Asha James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Asha James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Asha James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.