2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1982855599 M.D.
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ERIC JAMES, M.D.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in RIVERVIEW, Florida. 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
206
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Industry payments
$252.6
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ERIC JAMES, M.D. filed 206 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in RIVERVIEW, Florida.

206
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

206 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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC JAMES, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ERIC JAMES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/02/2008

NPI 1982855599

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician

Niche

678 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

206 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 218

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Florida

1. Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle 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).

ERIC JAMES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206, RIVERVIEW, FL, 33578, with a listed phone of (813) 397-1274. NPI 1982855599 was issued on 10/02/2008. 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 206 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K 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.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 678 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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

10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206
RIVERVIEW, FL 33578

Provider Details

NPI 1982855599
Specialty Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/02/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC JAMES, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP, INC.
TAMPA, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ERIC JAMES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$253

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 ERIC JAMES, M.D.. To verify ERIC 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.

206
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
233
Total Day Supply
6,245
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$4K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERIC JAMES, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
85
Meloxicam
68
Celecoxib
26

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

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview

How ERIC JAMES, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

678
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s 206 claims are below the specialty average of 218.

Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Florida

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

Compare Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC JAMES, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in RIVERVIEW, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC JAMES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC JAMES, M.D. wrote 206 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is ERIC JAMES, M.D. located?
ERIC JAMES, M.D. is located at 10141 BIG BEND RD STE 206, RIVERVIEW, FL, 33578. Phone: (813) 397-1274.
What is ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982855599, issued on 10/02/2008.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 678 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC JAMES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Meloxicam, Celecoxib. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC JAMES, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC JAMES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 206 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC JAMES, M.D.'s NPI is 1982855599 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.

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).

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