NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1972767283 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Golda James, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,377 in Rheumatology 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 337 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Golda James, M.D. filed 2,509 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Rheumatology Physician in Indianapolis, Indiana.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥87th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Golda James, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972767283), first enumerated 07/16/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 2,509 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972767283 · Rheumatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1972767283
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 6K Rheumatology Physician
- RX-MID 2,509
- BOOK-THIN 92 in Indiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Srijana Bakshi · 2008
Golda James, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,509 ≥ 87th percentile 87% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Golda 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 Golda James, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,509 22% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972767283 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/16/2008 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Golda 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.
IU Health Medical Group LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
2,509
Total Claims
$4.3M
Total Drug Cost
337
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,071.867
- Total Day Supply
- 149,050
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (0.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 23
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 106, 65-74: 146, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Golda James, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
386 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
377 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
312 claims
- Enbrel Sureclick
Enbrel Sureclick
186 claims
- Orencia Clickject 119
Orencia Clickject
119 claims
- Leflunomide 108
Leflunomide
108 claims
- Gabapentin 82
Gabapentin
82 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 78
Alendronate Sodium
78 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 386 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 377 |
| Prednisone | 312 |
| Enbrel Sureclick Etanercept | 186 |
| Orencia Clickject Abatacept | 119 |
| Leflunomide | 108 |
| Gabapentin | 82 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 78 |
| Humira(Cf) Pen Adalimumab | 66 |
| Allopurinol | 52 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Golda James, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,377
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,058
Avg Claims per Provider
Golda James, M.D.'s 2,509 claims are above the specialty average of 2,058.
Nationwide Rheumatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for James, both outside Indiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as James.
One of 92 Rheumatology Physician providers enrolled in Indiana, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Anan Afaneh
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Hassan Ahmad
MD
Lafayette, IN
Dr. Allen Anandarajah
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Inna Aroutiounova
M.D.
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Natali Balog
MD
Granger, IN
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golda James, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Golda James, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Indianapolis, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Golda James, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Golda James, M.D. wrote 2,509 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.3M in drug costs for 337 beneficiaries.
Where is Golda James, M.D. located? ▼
Golda James, M.D. is located at 1701 N SENATE BLVD, Indianapolis, IN, 46202. Phone: (888) 484-3258.
What is Golda James, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Golda James, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972767283, issued on 07/16/2008.
Does Golda James, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Golda James, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,377 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,058 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Golda James, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Golda James, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methotrexate, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Golda James, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Golda James, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,509 Part D claims and 337 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Golda James, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Golda James, M.D.'s NPI is 1972767283 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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