2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1356436745 M.D.
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JAMES COOPER, M.D.

Neurology Physician in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 457 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES COOPER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 457 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES COOPER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 3,282 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES COOPER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES COOPER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1356436745

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,282 151% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 COOPER, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in GREENVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1356436745. 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 COOPER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 498A RED BANKS ROAD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27858, with a listed phone of (252) 215-3067. NPI 1356436745 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COOPER 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 3,282 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 457 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $610K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.9%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

498A RED BANKS ROAD
GREENVILLE, NC 27858

Provider Details

NPI 1356436745
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

3,282
Total Claims
$610K
Total Drug Cost
457
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,920
Total Day Supply
106,784
Generic Drug Cost
$118K
Opioid Claims
653 (19.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 164, 65-74: 179, 75-84: 96, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
181
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
172
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
144
Topiramate
132
Gabapentin
107
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
98
Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe
Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine
91
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
86
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
81
Tramadol Hcl
78

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How JAMES COOPER, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s 3,282 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COOPER.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES COOPER, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in GREENVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES COOPER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES COOPER, M.D. wrote 3,282 Medicare Part D claims totaling $610K in drug costs for 457 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES COOPER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES COOPER, M.D. located?
JAMES COOPER, M.D. is located at 498A RED BANKS ROAD, GREENVILLE, NC, 27858. Phone: (252) 215-3067.
What is JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356436745, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does JAMES COOPER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES COOPER, M.D. had 653 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES COOPER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES COOPER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES COOPER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,282 Part D claims and 457 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES COOPER, M.D.'s NPI is 1356436745 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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