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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1740232438 M.D.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Sarasota, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
23
Medicare Part D claims · 16 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Brian James, M.D. filed 23 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Sarasota, Florida.
- 23
- Part D claims, 2023
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Brian James, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
23 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Brian James, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Brian James, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
23 99% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Pain Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Brian James, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3920 BEE RIDGE RD STE B, Sarasota, FL, 34233, with a listed phone of (941) 661-0515. NPI 1740232438 was issued on 05/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 16 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $97 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1740232438 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Brian James, M.D.. To verify Brian James, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
23
Total Claims
$97
Total Drug Cost
16
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 23
- Total Day Supply
- 297
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $97
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (56.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 65.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Brian James, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Brian James, M.D.'s 23 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as James.
Dr. John Adams
D.O.
Pensacola, FL
Dr. Anthony Afong
M.D.
Port St Lucie, FL
Dr. Michael Aiello
DO
Plantation, FL
Dr. Ramon Alegret
M.D.
Miami, FL
Dr. Neel Amin
M.D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brian James, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Brian James, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Sarasota, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Brian James, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Brian James, M.D. wrote 23 Medicare Part D claims totaling $97 in drug costs for 16 beneficiaries.
Where is Brian James, M.D. located? ▼
Brian James, M.D. is located at 3920 BEE RIDGE RD STE B, Sarasota, FL, 34233. Phone: (941) 661-0515.
What is Brian James, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Brian James, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740232438, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does Brian James, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Brian James, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Brian James, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Brian James, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Brian James, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Brian James, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 23 Part D claims and 16 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Brian James, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Brian James, M.D.'s NPI is 1740232438 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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