2026 NPPES data Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician NPI 1912042730 M.D.
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JAMES KELLER, M.D.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician in WILMINGTON, 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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MIPS score
95.7143/100
▲ 13 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES KELLER, M.D. is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7143/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES KELLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 95.7143 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES KELLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JAMES KELLER, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2007

NPI 1912042730

Primary specialty

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician

Niche

559 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

95.7143/100 12.6143% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician share within North Carolina

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
95.7143/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 95.7143/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%95.7%
MIPS final score (Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician) — 95.7143/100 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 KELLER, M.D. is a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider practicing in WILMINGTON, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1912042730. 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 KELLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401, with a listed phone of (910) 343-7000. NPI 1912042730 was issued on 02/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KELLER 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 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 Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 95.7143/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4286), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 559 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 369 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

2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

Provider Details

NPI 1912042730
Specialty Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/20/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

95.7143
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.4286
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES KELLER, M.D. 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.

WILMINGTON PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES PA
WILMINGTON, NC

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

Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Overview

How JAMES KELLER, M.D. fits within the Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician landscape nationally.

559
Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician
369
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES KELLER, M.D. specializes in Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician and practices in WILMINGTON, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
What is JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES KELLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 95.7143/100 (Quality: 91.4286). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES KELLER, M.D. located?
JAMES KELLER, M.D. is located at 2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC, 28401. Phone: (910) 343-7000.
What is JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912042730, issued on 02/20/2007.
How many Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 559 Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Dermatopathology (Pathology) Physician provider writes 369 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JAMES KELLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES KELLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES KELLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1912042730 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.
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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