2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1942274956 M.D.
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CHARLES JAMES, M.D.

Surgery Physician in COOS BAY, Oregon. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
460
Medicare Part D claims · 386 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CHARLES JAMES, M.D. is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COOS BAY, Oregon with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 460 claims across 386 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CHARLES JAMES, M.D. filed 460 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COOS BAY, Oregon. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CHARLES 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).

CHARLES JAMES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2006

NPI 1942274956

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

460 172% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Surgery Physician share within Oregon

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CHARLES JAMES, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in COOS BAY, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1942274956. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHARLES JAMES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1900 WOODLAND DR, COOS BAY, OR, 97420, with a listed phone of (541) 267-5151. NPI 1942274956 was issued on 02/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JAMES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 460 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 386 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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

1900 WOODLAND DR
COOS BAY, OR 97420

Provider Details

NPI 1942274956
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/15/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHARLES JAMES, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 460 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

460
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
386
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
472
Total Day Supply
1,892
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
87 (18.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 55, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 78, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
86
Pantoprazole Sodium
15
Metronidazole
14
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
13
Neomycin Sulfate
11
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Peg-3350 And Electrolytes
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A
Suprep
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How CHARLES JAMES, M.D. fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s 460 claims are above the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Oregon

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oregon, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JAMES.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s specialty?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D. specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in COOS BAY, Oregon. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CHARLES JAMES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHARLES JAMES, M.D. wrote 460 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 386 beneficiaries.
Where is CHARLES JAMES, M.D. located?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D. is located at 1900 WOODLAND DR, COOS BAY, OR, 97420. Phone: (541) 267-5151.
What is CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s NPI number?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942274956, issued on 02/15/2006.
Does CHARLES JAMES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does CHARLES JAMES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHARLES JAMES, M.D. had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.9%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHARLES JAMES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Pantoprazole Sodium, Metronidazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHARLES JAMES, M.D. accept Medicare?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 460 Part D claims and 386 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s credentials?
CHARLES JAMES, M.D.'s NPI is 1942274956 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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