2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1295820132 M.D.
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JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in RICHMOND, Virginia. 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
98
Medicare Part D claims · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 98 claims — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RICHMOND, Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/04/2006

NPI 1295820132

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

98 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Virginia

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in RICHMOND, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1295820132. 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.

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2500 POCOSHOCK PL STE 104, RICHMOND, VA, 23235, with a listed phone of (804) 276-9305. NPI 1295820132 was issued on 10/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON 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 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

2500 POCOSHOCK PL STE 104
RICHMOND, VA 23235

Provider Details

NPI 1295820132
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/04/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 98 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.

98
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
104
Total Day Supply
2,932
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$196
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
85.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Carvedilol
13
Donepezil Hcl
13
Famotidine
13
Finasteride
13
Isosorbide Dinitrate
13
Levothyroxine Sodium
13
Tamsulosin Hcl
13

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s 98 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Virginia

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in RICHMOND, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. located?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. is located at 2500 POCOSHOCK PL STE 104, RICHMOND, VA, 23235. Phone: (804) 276-9305.
What is JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295820132, issued on 10/04/2006.
Does JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $196 in brand drug costs.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Donepezil Hcl, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES ANDERSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1295820132 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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