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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1659351385 MD
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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 56,398 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
972
Medicare Part D claims · 66 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
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, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Adams, MD filed 972 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anesthesiology Physician in Burlington, North Carolina, prescribing 99% generic.
- 972
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
James Adams, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
972 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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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
972 13% 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).
James Adams, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1236 HUFFMAN MILL RD, Burlington, NC, 27215, with a listed phone of (336) 585-1770. NPI 1659351385 was issued on 01/19/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 972 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 66 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.8%.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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
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 972 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.
972
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
66
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,014
- Total Day Supply
- 28,368
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $31K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Opioid Claims
- 620 (63.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.04
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 28, 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.
What James Adams, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
196 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
186 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
147 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
129 claims
- Gabapentin 60
Gabapentin
60 claims
- Meloxicam 39
Meloxicam
39 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 35
Tramadol Hcl
35 claims
- Methocarbamol 24
Methocarbamol
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 196 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 186 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 147 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 129 |
| Gabapentin | 60 |
| Meloxicam | 39 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 |
| Methocarbamol | 24 |
| Fentanyl | 22 |
| Baclofen | 20 |
* 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.
56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
James Adams, MD's 972 claims are above the specialty average of 860.
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.
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 →
Before you book an appointment
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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 2023, James Adams, MD wrote 972 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K 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 $31K in brand drug costs.
Does James Adams, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Adams, MD had 620 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.8%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Adams, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Adams, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone Hcl, 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 972 Part D claims and 66 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. 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 (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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