2026 NPPES data Counselor NPI 1003098674 PCC/S, LICDC, SAP
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JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP

Counselor in AKRON, Ohio. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP is a Counselor ([object Object]) practicing in AKRON, Ohio .

What stands out: JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP specializes in Counselor and practices in AKRON, Ohio, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/05/2007

NPI 1003098674

Primary specialty

Counselor

High-volume

118,563 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Counselor compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Counselor share within Ohio

1. Counselor42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Counselor share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Counselor (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Counselor) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Counselor) — 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 ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP is a Counselor provider practicing in AKRON, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PCC/S, LICDC, SAP. NPI: 1003098674. 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 ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Counselor provider holding PCC/S, LICDC, SAP credentials at 212 EAST EXCHANGE ST, AKRON, OH, 44304, with a listed phone of (330) 376-9494. NPI 1003098674 was issued on 12/05/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ATHANS 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Counselor providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Counselor is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 118,563 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 648 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

212 EAST EXCHANGE ST
AKRON, OH 44304

Provider Details

NPI 1003098674
Specialty Counselor
Credentials PCC/S, LICDC, SAP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/05/2007

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 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 ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP. To verify JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB 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 Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Counselor Overview

How JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP fits within the Counselor landscape nationally.

118,563
Counselor Providers in US
56
States with Counselor
648
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Counselor Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Counselor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's specialty?
JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP specializes in Counselor and practices in AKRON, Ohio. Credentials: PCC/S, LICDC, SAP.
Where is JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP located?
JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP is located at 212 EAST EXCHANGE ST, AKRON, OH, 44304. Phone: (330) 376-9494.
What is JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's NPI number?
JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003098674, issued on 12/05/2007.
How many Counselor providers are there in the US?
There are 118,563 Counselor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Counselor provider writes 648 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP accept Medicare?
JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's credentials?
JAMES ATHANS, PCC/S, LICDC, SAP's NPI is 1003098674 with credentials PCC/S, LICDC, SAP. 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.
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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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