Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Ezi-Ashi, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Hepatology Physician · Cookeville, TN

  • NPI 1063473569
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 53.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
438 N Whitney Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 783-2616
fax (931) 783-2610
Additional location
2501 Shenango Valley Fwy Ste 3
Hermitage, PA 161482536
(724) 983-0223
fax (724) 983-1317
Mailing address
140 W 7Th St
Cookeville, TN 385011726

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 26, 2022
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #58011 · Pennsylvania #MD417825
Medicaid (2)
PA #0018864890001 · OH #2413990

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063473569. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,124
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$134,637
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 192 179 $91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 178 144 $84
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 143 143 $226
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 79 68 $118
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 79 76 $123
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 61 61 $154
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 57 56 $160
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 49 49 $167
43450 Dilation of esophagus 46 41 $36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 39 39 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Cookeville Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $32.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$32

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,417
Patients
695
Total drug cost
$329,350
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 365 177 $5,183
Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) Brand 295 175 $20,598
Sucralfate Generic 232 130 $15,908
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 107 103 $17,838
Omeprazole Generic 78 36 $1,004
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 62 18 $48,472
Colestipol Hcl Generic 57 32 $8,060
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 48 0 $142,050
Mesalamine Generic 42 0 $22,490
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 32 0 $9,750

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Ezi-Ashi's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ezi-Ashi practices Gastroenterology Physician in Cookeville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Ezi-Ashi practice?
Dr. James Ezi-Ashi practices at 438 N Whitney Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501. Office phone: 9317832616.
What is Dr. James Ezi-Ashi's NPI?
Dr. James Ezi-Ashi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063473569, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ezi-Ashi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ezi-Ashi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ezi-Ashi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.