2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1427019421 MD
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JAMES BECKER, MD

Occupational Medicine Physician in HUNTINGTON, West 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
586
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BECKER, MD is a Occupational Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 586 claims across 27 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JAMES BECKER, MD filed 586 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BECKER, MD 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).

JAMES BECKER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2006

NPI 1427019421

Primary specialty

Occupational Medicine Physician

Niche

2,230 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

586 3% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 605

Specialty distribution in West Virginia

How Occupational Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia providers

West Virginia providers

Occupational Medicine Physician share within West Virginia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Occupational 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 BECKER, MD is a Occupational Medicine Physician provider practicing in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1427019421. 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 BECKER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25701, with a listed phone of (304) 691-1100. NPI 1427019421 was issued on 03/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BECKER 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 586 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%. 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.

Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 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

1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR
HUNTINGTON, WV 25701

Provider Details

NPI 1427019421
Specialty Occupational Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BECKER, 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.

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, INC
HUNTINGTON, WV

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 2023.

586
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
876
Total Day Supply
22,940
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
15 (2.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.49
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
75
Gabapentin
39
Omeprazole
26
Atorvastatin Calcium
17
Trazodone Hcl
16
Alprazolam
14
Buprenorphine Hcl
12
Doxycycline Hyclate
12
Levothyroxine Sodium
12
Methadone Hcl
11

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

Occupational Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES BECKER, MD fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BECKER, MD's 586 claims are below the specialty average of 605.

Nearby Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in West Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BECKER, MD's specialty?
JAMES BECKER, MD specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in HUNTINGTON, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES BECKER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BECKER, MD wrote 586 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BECKER, MD located?
JAMES BECKER, MD is located at 1600 MEDICAL CENTER DR, HUNTINGTON, WV, 25701. Phone: (304) 691-1100.
What is JAMES BECKER, MD's NPI number?
JAMES BECKER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427019421, issued on 03/29/2006.
Does JAMES BECKER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES BECKER, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BECKER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BECKER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Gabapentin, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BECKER, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES BECKER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 586 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BECKER, MD's credentials?
JAMES BECKER, MD's NPI is 1427019421 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

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.

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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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