Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Drost, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Yoakum, TX

  • NPI 1922014133
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 Carl Ramert Dr, Ste D
Yoakum, TX 779954868
(361) 293-7061
fax (361) 293-6556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2021
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G5001
Medicaid (2)
TX #137967910 · TX #13796705

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922014133. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,959
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,797
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 553 52 $61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 380 207 $87
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 201 42 $47
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 170 38 $48
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 165 23 $73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 137 97 $122
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 126 126 $126
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 124 17 $1
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 121 121 $18
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 100 33 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$572
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk Inc 9 $167.58
ABBVIE INC. 6 $105.15
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 5 $87.38
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $48.18
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 3 $45.03
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $34.14
Abbott Laboratories 2 $31.61
Tactile Systems Technology Inc 1 $22.00
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $16.36
PFIZER INC. 1 $14.34

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$572

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,630
Patients
999
Total drug cost
$249,664
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 643 121 $8,042
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 509 86 $5,780
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 474 91 $3,759
Losartan Potassium Generic 329 59 $3,729
Furosemide Generic 309 62 $2,009
Potassium Chloride Generic 268 40 $6,335
Lisinopril Generic 256 52 $2,264
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 255 47 $4,032
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 245 49 $4,818
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 244 46 $1,105

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Drost's medical specialty?
Dr. James Drost practices Family Medicine Physician in Yoakum, TX.
Where does Dr. James Drost practice?
Dr. James Drost practices at 1200 Carl Ramert Dr, Yoakum, TX 779954868. Office phone: 3612937061.
What is Dr. James Drost's NPI?
Dr. James Drost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922014133, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Drost accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Drost accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Drost commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99457). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.