Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Wheless, MD

Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (CMS: Pediatric Medicine) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1659337855
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
848 Adams Ave., Ste. L400
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 287-7337
fax (901) 287-4540
Mailing address
850 Poplar Ave, Bldg 2
Memphis, TN 381054607

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2018
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0402X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #39646
Medicaid
TN #3328710

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659337855. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
22
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$3,654
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 18 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$176,337
Transactions
245
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC. 63 $49,339.16
UCB, Inc. 59 $30,666.68
UCB SA 4 $28,050.00
SK Life Science, Inc. 18 $17,436.01
Neurelis, Inc. 26 $17,066.91
LivaNova USA, Inc. 27 $15,399.23
BIOCODEX, INC. 17 $6,681.39
Marinus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 10 $6,294.53
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC 9 $2,080.12
NOBELPHARMA AMERICA, LLC 1 $1,290.00
H. Lundbeck A S 4 $1,202.68
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $480.00
NEUROPACE, INC. 4 $197.13
Monteris Medical Corporation 1 $114.64
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $19.89

By nature of payment

Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program
$81,920
Consulting Fee
$51,755
Travel and Lodging
$19,262
Honoraria
$17,390
Food and Beverage
$6,011

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
319
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$253,301
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Felbamate Generic 37 0 $20,141
Zonisamide Generic 36 0 $1,934
Lamotrigine Er (Lamotrigine) Brand 30 0 $15,539
Levetiracetam Er (Levetiracetam) Brand 28 0 $2,964
Clonidine Hcl Generic 22 0 $149
Ethosuximide Generic 22 0 $1,466
Baclofen Generic 20 0 $1,293
Xcopri (Cenobamate) Brand 19 0 $27,943
Oxtellar Xr (Oxcarbazepine) Brand 17 0 $38,256
Everolimus Generic 16 0 $134,513

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Wheless's medical specialty?
Dr. James Wheless practices Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. James Wheless practice?
Dr. James Wheless practices at 848 Adams Ave., Memphis, TN 38105. Office phone: 9012877337.
What is Dr. James Wheless's NPI?
Dr. James Wheless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659337855, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Wheless accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Wheless accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Wheless commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.