2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1174908594 MBBS, DPHIL
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JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL

Neurology Physician in BOSTON, Massachusetts. 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
302
Medicare Part D claims · 55 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 302 claims across 55 beneficiaries .

What stands out: JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL filed 302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOSTON, Massachusetts. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2015

NPI 1174908594

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

302 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Massachusetts

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Massachusetts providers

Massachusetts providers

Neurology Physician share within Massachusetts

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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 HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BOSTON, Massachusetts, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MBBS, DPHIL. NPI: 1174908594. 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 HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MBBS, DPHIL credentials at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114, with a listed phone of (617) 726-7565. NPI 1174908594 was issued on 07/27/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HILLIS 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 302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 55 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend. 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.

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

55 FRUIT ST
BOSTON, MA 02114

Provider Details

NPI 1174908594
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MBBS, DPHIL
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/27/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL 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.

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
BOSTON, MA
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
BOSTON, MA

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

License & disciplinary context — Massachusetts BORIM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~38K Massachusetts medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL. To verify JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's current license status, search the BORIM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

80
Total board actions, Massachusetts 2023
Across 78 cases
2.11
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Massachusetts statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
29 cases

BORIM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Massachusetts disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

302
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
55
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
674
Total Day Supply
19,862
Generic Drug Cost
$16K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
21
Alendronate Sodium
12
Dexamethasone
12
Duloxetine Hcl
12
Oxcarbazepine
12

* 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 HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL 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 HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's 302 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Massachusetts

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's specialty?
JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BOSTON, Massachusetts. Credentials: MBBS, DPHIL.
How much does JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL wrote 302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 55 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL located?
JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL is located at 55 FRUIT ST, BOSTON, MA, 02114. Phone: (617) 726-7565.
What is JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's NPI number?
JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174908594, issued on 07/27/2015.
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 HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Alendronate Sodium, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL accept Medicare?
JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL appears in CMS Medicare data with 302 Part D claims and 55 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's credentials?
JAMES HILLIS, MBBS, DPHIL's NPI is 1174908594 with credentials MBBS, DPHIL. 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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