NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1659351385 MD
Verify on CMS → James Adams, MD
Anesthesiology Physician in Burlington, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 57,554 in Anesthesiology 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
936
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 823
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
James Adams, MD filed 936 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Anesthesiology Physician in Burlington, North Carolina, prescribing 99% generic.
- 936
- Part D claims, 2024
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥74th
- 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 James Adams, MD
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 1659351385), first enumerated 01/19/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 936 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
3 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations 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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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1659351385 · Anesthesiology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1659351385
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 58K Anesthesiology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 936
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,336 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Diana Mc Gregor · 2006
James Adams, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
936 ≥ 74th percentile 74% 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)
James Adams, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 James Adams, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
936 14% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina 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 Anesthesiology 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1659351385 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/19/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Adams, MD 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.
According to CMS billing records, James Adams, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
American Anesthesiology OF North Carolina PLLC
Burlington, NC
Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc
Burlington, NC
The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation
Burlington, NC
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
James Adams, MD - brand share 1.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 936 2024 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 2024.
936
Total Claims
$45K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 978.067
- Total Day Supply
- 26,901
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $29K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 584 (62.4% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.05
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 25, 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 James Adams, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
196 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
153 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
147 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
130 claims
- Gabapentin 56
Gabapentin
56 claims
- Meloxicam 40
Meloxicam
40 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 39
Tramadol Hcl
39 claims
- Methocarbamol 27
Methocarbamol
27 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 196 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 153 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 147 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 130 |
| Gabapentin | 56 |
| Meloxicam | 40 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 |
| Methocarbamol | 27 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 25 |
| Baclofen | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How James Adams, MD fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
57,554
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
823
Avg Claims per Provider
James Adams, MD's 936 claims are above the specialty average of 823.
Nationwide Anesthesiology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Adams, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Adams.
One of 1,336 Anesthesiology Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Francis Abdou
MD
Raleigh, NC
Dr. Steven Abriola
MD
Winston Salem, NC
Dr. Leah Acker
PH.D., M.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Stephen Acosta
MD
Chapel Hill, NC
Dr. Jacob Acton
M.D.
Chapel Hill, NC
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Adams, MD's specialty? ▼
James Adams, MD specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Burlington, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Adams, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Adams, MD wrote 936 Medicare Part D claims totaling $45K in drug costs for 66 beneficiaries.
Where is James Adams, MD located? ▼
James Adams, MD is located at 1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD, Burlington, NC, 27215. Phone: (336) 585-1770.
What is James Adams, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Adams, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659351385, issued on 01/19/2006.
Does James Adams, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Adams, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $29K in brand drug costs.
Does James Adams, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Adams, MD had 584 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 62.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 57,554 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 823 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Adams, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Adams, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Adams, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Adams, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 936 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Adams, MD's credentials? ▼
James Adams, MD's NPI is 1659351385 with credentials MD. 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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