2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1215331152
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JAMES CAI

Physician Assistant in EDISON, New Jersey. 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
11K
Medicare Part D claims · 869 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.7K
61 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES CAI filed 10,735 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physician Assistant in EDISON, New Jersey, prescribing 75% generic.

11K
Part D claims, 2023
75%
generic prescribing
$1.7K
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 CAI's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

10,735 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about JAMES CAI?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2014

NPI 1215331152

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

10,735 1259% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Physician Assistant share within New Jersey

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — 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 CAI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 2 LINCOLN HWY STE 500, EDISON, NJ, 08820, with a listed phone of (732) 516-9868. NPI 1215331152 was issued on 10/21/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CAI 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 10,735 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 869 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2 LINCOLN HWY STE 500
EDISON, NJ 08820

Provider Details

NPI 1215331152
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/21/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES CAI 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.

CHINATOWN TRUE CARE MEDICAL PLLC
NEW YORK, NY
THE RADIOLOGY GROUP OF NEW JERSEY LLC
NEWTON, NJ

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 CAI. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.7K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Above average

JAMES CAI — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 10,735 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.

10,735
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
869
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,707
Total Day Supply
544,583
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$287K
Antibiotic Claims
202

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 32, 65-74: 496, 75-84: 238, 85+: 103

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES CAI prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
688
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
580
Losartan Potassium
389
Amlodipine Besylate
368
Diclofenac Epolamine
355
Metformin Hcl
261
Tamsulosin Hcl
260
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
247
Ammonium Lactate
219
Trazodone Hcl
218

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES CAI fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES CAI's 10,735 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CAI.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES CAI's specialty?
JAMES CAI specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in EDISON, New Jersey.
How much does JAMES CAI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES CAI wrote 10,735 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 869 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES CAI located?
JAMES CAI is located at 2 LINCOLN HWY STE 500, EDISON, NJ, 08820. Phone: (732) 516-9868.
What is JAMES CAI's NPI number?
JAMES CAI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215331152, issued on 10/21/2014.
Does JAMES CAI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES CAI's prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES CAI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES CAI's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Vascepa, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES CAI accept Medicare?
JAMES CAI appears in CMS Medicare data with 10,735 Part D claims and 869 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES CAI's credentials?
JAMES CAI's NPI is 1215331152. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology