2026 NPPES data Gynecology Physician NPI 1518071182 M.D, PH. D
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JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D

Gynecology Physician in LAGRANGE, Georgia. 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
539
Medicare Part D claims · 122 beneficiaries · Gynecology Physician avg: 295
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$4.8K
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D is a Gynecology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAGRANGE, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 539 claims across 122 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $4.8K across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D filed 539 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAGRANGE, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D 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 BENDELL, M.D, PH. D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/19/2006

NPI 1518071182

Primary specialty

Gynecology Physician

Niche

3,902 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

539 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 295

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Gynecology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Gynecology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gynecology 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 BENDELL, M.D, PH. D is a Gynecology Physician provider practicing in LAGRANGE, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D, PH. D. NPI: 1518071182. 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 BENDELL, M.D, PH. D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gynecology Physician provider holding M.D, PH. D credentials at 310 S LEWIS ST, LAGRANGE, GA, 30240, with a listed phone of (706) 845-0500. NPI 1518071182 was issued on 08/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BENDELL 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 539 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 122 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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.

Gynecology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,902 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 295 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

310 S LEWIS ST
LAGRANGE, GA 30240

Provider Details

NPI 1518071182
Specialty Gynecology Physician
Credentials M.D, PH. D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D 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.

SOUTHERN CENTER FOR WOMENS HEALTH PC
LAGRANGE, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.8K

Largest payer

INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

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

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 539 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.

539
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
122
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,018
Total Day Supply
27,632
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$20K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
13 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
42

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 58, 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.

Drug Claims
Estradiol
103
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
56
Fluconazole
45
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
25
Azithromycin
20
Valacyclovir
Valacyclovir Hcl
17
Ibuprofen
16
Levothyroxine Sodium
14
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
14
Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
12

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

Gynecology Physician Overview

How JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D fits within the Gynecology Physician landscape nationally.

3,902
Gynecology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Gynecology Physician
295
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's 539 claims are above the specialty average of 295.

Nearby Gynecology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Gynecology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's specialty?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D specializes in Gynecology Physician and practices in LAGRANGE, Georgia. Credentials: M.D, PH. D.
How much does JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D wrote 539 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 122 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D located?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D is located at 310 S LEWIS ST, LAGRANGE, GA, 30240. Phone: (706) 845-0500.
What is JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's NPI number?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518071182, issued on 08/19/2006.
Does JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $20K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
How many Gynecology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,902 Gynecology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Gynecology Physician provider writes 295 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Estradiol, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D accept Medicare?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D appears in CMS Medicare data with 539 Part D claims and 122 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's credentials?
JAMES BENDELL, M.D, PH. D's NPI is 1518071182 with credentials M.D, PH. 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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