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DONALD JAMES, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in SAVANNAH, Georgia. 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
283
Medicare Part D claims · 187 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316

What the federal data shows

DONALD JAMES, PA-C filed 283 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Physician Assistant in SAVANNAH, Georgia.

283
Part D claims, 2023

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DONALD JAMES, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

283 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about DONALD JAMES, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/16/2005

NPI 1649256116

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

283 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 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).

DONALD JAMES, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in SAVANNAH, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1649256116. 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.

DONALD JAMES, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 5 EXECUTIVE CIR, SAVANNAH, GA, 31406, with a listed phone of (912) 355-2400. NPI 1649256116 was issued on 12/16/2005. 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 283 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

5 EXECUTIVE CIR
SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Provider Details

NPI 1649256116
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/16/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

283
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
284
Total Day Supply
3,551
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.51
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 82, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
71
Methocarbamol
33
Cephalexin
31
Meloxicam
27
Prednisone
16
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
11

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How DONALD JAMES, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

DONALD JAMES, PA-C's 283 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DONALD JAMES, PA-C's specialty?
DONALD JAMES, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in SAVANNAH, Georgia. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does DONALD JAMES, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DONALD JAMES, PA-C wrote 283 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is DONALD JAMES, PA-C located?
DONALD JAMES, PA-C is located at 5 EXECUTIVE CIR, SAVANNAH, GA, 31406. Phone: (912) 355-2400.
What is DONALD JAMES, PA-C's NPI number?
DONALD JAMES, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649256116, issued on 12/16/2005.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DONALD JAMES, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DONALD JAMES, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Methocarbamol, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DONALD JAMES, PA-C accept Medicare?
DONALD JAMES, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 283 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DONALD JAMES, PA-C's credentials?
DONALD JAMES, PA-C's NPI is 1649256116 with credentials PA-C. 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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