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2026 NPPES data Surgical Oncology Physician NPI 1538267547 MD
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Surgical Oncology Physician in Huntington, West Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,410 in Surgical Oncology 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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Prescribing volume
280
Medicare Part D claims · 120 beneficiaries · Surgical Oncology Physician avg: 97
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$261.26
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Jensen, MD filed 280 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Oncology Physician in Huntington, West Virginia, prescribing 95% generic.
- 280
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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 Jensen, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
280 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Jensen, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about James Jensen, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
280 189% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in West Virginia
How Surgical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among West Virginia 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 Surgical Oncology 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 Jensen, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1400 HAL GREER BLVD, Huntington, WV, 25701, with a listed phone of (304) 399-6666. NPI 1538267547 was issued on 09/21/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 280 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 120 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%.
Surgical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538267547 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Jensen, MD 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.
Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc
Huntington, WV
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 Jensen, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$261
Largest payer
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, 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 · Generic-heavy
James Jensen, MD - brand share 5.0%
Surgical Oncology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 280 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.
280
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
120
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 573
- Total Day Supply
- 14,371
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $878
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (9.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 95
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 22% female / 78% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Jensen, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Finasteride
Finasteride
73 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
56 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
48 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 24
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
24 claims
- Levofloxacin 23
Levofloxacin
23 claims
- Bicalutamide 12
Bicalutamide
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Finasteride | 73 |
| Cephalexin | 56 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 48 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 24 |
| Levofloxacin | 23 |
| Bicalutamide | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgical Oncology Physician Overview
How James Jensen, MD fits within the Surgical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
1,410
Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Surgical Oncology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider
James Jensen, MD's 280 claims are above the specialty average of 97.
Nearby Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in West Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in West Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Jensen.
Dr. Michael Elmore
M.D.
Charleston, WV
Dr. Tyshaun James-Hart
MD
Beckley, WV
Dr. Stephen Winikoff
M.D.
Glen Dale, WV
Compare Surgical Oncology 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 West Virginia medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Surgical Oncology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Jensen, MD's specialty? ▼
James Jensen, MD specializes in Surgical Oncology Physician and practices in Huntington, West Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Jensen, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Jensen, MD wrote 280 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 120 beneficiaries.
Where is James Jensen, MD located? ▼
James Jensen, MD is located at 1400 HAL GREER BLVD, Huntington, WV, 25701. Phone: (304) 399-6666.
What is James Jensen, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Jensen, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538267547, issued on 09/21/2006.
Does James Jensen, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Jensen, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $878 in brand drug costs.
Does James Jensen, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Jensen, MD had 26 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.3%.
How many Surgical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,410 Surgical Oncology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Surgical Oncology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Jensen, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Jensen, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Finasteride, Cephalexin, Tamsulosin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Jensen, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Jensen, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 280 Part D claims and 120 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Jensen, MD's credentials? ▼
James Jensen, MD's NPI is 1538267547 with credentials MD. 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.
- 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).
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