Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Stringham, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Salt Lake City, UT

  • NPI 1538182449
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
24 S 1100 E, Suite 304
Salt Lake City, UT 841021500
(801) 746-4440
fax (801) 746-4455
Additional location
1400 E Boulder St Ste 700
Colorado Springs, CO 809095533
(719) 364-3278
fax (719) 365-7668

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 13, 2025
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Utah #280155-1205 · Colorado #CDR.0004687

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538182449. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
28
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,052
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 13 $122
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 12 12 $9

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Salt Lake City Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$196
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $91.35
Sanara MedTech INC. 2 $32.13
Grifols USA, LLC 1 $20.88
Active Medical, LLC 1 $19.58
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $18.46
Atricure, INC. 1 $13.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$196

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
76
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$990
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 25 0 $211
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 21 0 $410
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 17 0 $324
Furosemide Generic 13 0 $44

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Stringham's medical specialty?
Dr. James Stringham practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does Dr. James Stringham practice?
Dr. James Stringham practices at 24 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 841021500. Office phone: 8017464440.
What is Dr. James Stringham's NPI?
Dr. James Stringham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538182449, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Stringham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Stringham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Stringham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.