2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1992847412 M.D.
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JAMES FINCH, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in DURHAM, 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JAMES FINCH, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 150 claims .

What stands out: JAMES FINCH, M.D. filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES FINCH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES FINCH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/12/2007

NPI 1992847412

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

763 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

150 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,134

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Family 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 FINCH, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992847412. 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 FINCH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 910 BROAD ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (919) 416-4800. NPI 1992847412 was issued on 02/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what FINCH 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 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.0%. 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.

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 763 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,134 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

910 BROAD ST
DURHAM, NC 27705

Provider Details

NPI 1992847412
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/12/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

150
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
161
Total Day Supply
4,073
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
39 (26.0% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
20
Gabapentin
13
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
13
Clonazepam
12
Methadone Hcl
12
Methocarbamol
12
Celecoxib
11
Tramadol Hcl
11

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

Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How JAMES FINCH, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

763
Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,134
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s 150 claims are below the specialty average of 1,134.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES FINCH, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES FINCH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES FINCH, M.D. wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES FINCH, M.D. located?
JAMES FINCH, M.D. is located at 910 BROAD ST, DURHAM, NC, 27705. Phone: (919) 416-4800.
What is JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992847412, issued on 02/12/2007.
Does JAMES FINCH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES FINCH, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 26.0%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 763 Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,134 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES FINCH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine, Gabapentin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES FINCH, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES FINCH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES FINCH, M.D.'s NPI is 1992847412 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.
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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