Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Ampadu, M.D.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (CMS: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1689916157
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.3 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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6 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 2100
Columbia, SC 292036864
(803) 434-2762 - Additional location
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1402 S Grand Blvd, Fdt 14Th Floor
Saint Louis, MO 631041004
(314) 577-8762 - Mailing address
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Po Box 743904
Atlanta, GA 303743904
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 11, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #84636
- Medicaid
- SC #846366
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689916157. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,813
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$144,182
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 270 | 179 | $94 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 227 | 74 | $8 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 213 | 82 | $76 | |
93750 |
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device | 198 | 35 | $38 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 180 | 152 | $66 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 150 | 88 | $138 | |
93264 |
Remote monitoring of pulmonary artery pressure sensor, up to 30 days | 113 | 63 | $34 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 112 | 46 | $115 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 72 | 33 | $206 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 54 | 52 | $108 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Columbia Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$41,670
Transactions
206
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. | 45 | $30,298.04 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 19 | $7,508.03 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 58 | $1,850.44 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 11 | $265.75 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 11 | $229.97 | |
| Impulse Dynamics (USA) INC. | 6 | $225.88 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 12 | $225.77 | |
| Ancora Heart, INC. | 2 | $208.93 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 17 | $144.73 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $139.86 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 5 | $97.35 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 6 | $96.17 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $87.98 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $71.90 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $71.11 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,192
Patients
886
Total drug cost
$2,682,534
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 313 | 108 | $356,341 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 287 | 132 | $3,208 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 267 | 91 | $263,978 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 178 | 87 | $7,387 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 176 | 71 | $3,322 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 164 | 63 | $1,993 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 145 | 72 | $581 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 103 | 39 | $101,030 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 100 | 42 | $1,491 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 95 | 42 | $1,514 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Ampadu's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ampadu practices Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. James Ampadu practice?
Dr. James Ampadu practices at 6 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 2100, Columbia, SC 292036864. Office phone: 8034342762.
What is Dr. James Ampadu's NPI?
Dr. James Ampadu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689916157, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ampadu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ampadu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ampadu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.