2026 NPPES data Forensic Psychiatry Physician NPI 1487648143 MD FAPA
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James Gallagher, MD FAPA

Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Windsor Heights, Iowa.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 841 in Forensic Psychiatry Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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What the federal data shows

James Gallagher, MD FAPA is a Forensic Psychiatry Physician in Windsor Heights, Iowa, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

James Gallagher, MD FAPA 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).

What does the federal data show about James Gallagher, MD FAPA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/08/2005

NPI 1487648143

Primary specialty

Forensic Psychiatry Physician

Niche

841 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Iowa

How Forensic Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers

Iowa providers
Pharmacist - 6.6%Pharmacist6.6%Physical Therapist - 5.5%Physical Therapist5.5%Mental Health Counselor - 5%Mental Health Counselor5%Family Medicine Physician - 4.8%Family Medicine Physician4.8%Chiropractor - 4.2%Chiropractor4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.1%Clinical Social Worker4.1%Forensic Psychiatry Physician - 0%Forensic Psychiatry Physician0%
Largest specialties in Iowa (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Forensic Psychiatry Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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 Gallagher, MD FAPA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD FAPA credentials at 1000 73RD ST, Windsor Heights, IA, 50311, with a listed phone of (515) 222-1175. NPI 1487648143 was issued on 09/08/2005.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Forensic Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 841 enrolled providers across 47 states and an average of 869 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

1000 73RD ST
Windsor Heights, IA 50311

Provider Details

NPI 1487648143
Specialty Forensic Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD FAPA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/08/2005

Forensic Psychiatry Physician Overview

How James Gallagher, MD FAPA fits within the Forensic Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

841
Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
47
States with Forensic Psychiatry Physician
869
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician Providers in Iowa

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

Compare Forensic Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Forensic Psychiatry Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Gallagher, MD FAPA's specialty?
James Gallagher, MD FAPA specializes in Forensic Psychiatry Physician and practices in Windsor Heights, Iowa. Credentials: MD FAPA.
Where is James Gallagher, MD FAPA located?
James Gallagher, MD FAPA is located at 1000 73RD ST, Windsor Heights, IA, 50311. Phone: (515) 222-1175.
What is James Gallagher, MD FAPA's NPI number?
James Gallagher, MD FAPA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487648143, issued on 09/08/2005.
How many Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 841 Forensic Psychiatry Physician providers across 47 states in the US. The average Forensic Psychiatry Physician provider writes 869 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does James Gallagher, MD FAPA accept Medicare?
James Gallagher, MD FAPA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Gallagher, MD FAPA's credentials?
James Gallagher, MD FAPA's NPI is 1487648143 with credentials MD FAPA. 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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.
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

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.