NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1982656690 MD
Verify on CMS → James Lowry, MD
Specialist in Shelby, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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
563
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
James Lowry, MD filed 563 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Shelby, North Carolina.
- 563
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Lowry, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1982656690), first enumerated 05/17/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 563 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1982656690 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1982656690
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 563
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,130 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Richard Hostler, MD · 2006
James Lowry, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
563 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about James Lowry, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
563 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Specialist compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982656690 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/17/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Lowry, 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.
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
Jeffersonville, IN
Yadkin Emergency Physicians PLLC
Elkin, 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).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
563
Total Claims
$14K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 596.267
- Total Day Supply
- 7,895
- Generic Drug Cost
- $5K
- Opioid Claims
- 45 (8.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 149
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 94, 65-74: 121, 75-84: 88, 85+: 26
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Lowry, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Naproxen
Naproxen
71 claims
- Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron Odt
54 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
40 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
39 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
34 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
31 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 23
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
23 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam… 21
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Naproxen | 71 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 54 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 40 |
| Prednisone | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 34 |
| Azithromycin | 31 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 23 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 21 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 21 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How James Lowry, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
James Lowry, MD's 563 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lowry, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lowry.
One of 1,130 Specialist providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Bernadette Abadiano
PT
Winston Salem, NC
Kimberly Abraham
TRICHOLOGIST
Fayetteville, NC
Dr. Robert Abram
M.D.
Whittier, NC
Dr. Jeffrey Acree
MD
Shelby, NC
Donna Bryan Adair
COTA
Zebulon, NC
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Lowry, MD's specialty? ▼
James Lowry, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Shelby, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Lowry, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Lowry, MD wrote 563 Medicare Part D claims totaling $14K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is James Lowry, MD located? ▼
James Lowry, MD is located at 201 E GROVER ST, Shelby, NC, 28150. Phone: (704) 480-1087.
What is James Lowry, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Lowry, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982656690, issued on 05/17/2006.
Does James Lowry, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Lowry, MD had 45 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.0%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Lowry, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Lowry, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Ondansetron Odt, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Lowry, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Lowry, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 563 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Lowry, MD's credentials? ▼
James Lowry, MD's NPI is 1982656690 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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