2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1649479346 M.D.
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JAMES MAY, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Virginia. 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
422
Medicare Part D claims · 153 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82.8198/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$245.99
8 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES MAY, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82.8198/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

82.8198/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
422
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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 MAY, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

83 39th percentile higher than 39% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES MAY, 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).

What does the federal data show about JAMES MAY, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2007

NPI 1649479346

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

422 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

82.8198/100 0.28019999999999357% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES MAY, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
82.8198/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 82.8198/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%82.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 82.8198/100 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 MAY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 161 WADSWORTH DR, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23236, with a listed phone of (804) 484-3700. NPI 1649479346 was issued on 07/12/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MAY 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 422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 153 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 82.8198/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.7633), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

161 WADSWORTH DR
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23236

Provider Details

NPI 1649479346
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.8198
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.7633
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES MAY, 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.

VIRGINIA EAR NOSE AND THROAT ASSOCIATES PC
NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA

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 MAY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$246

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 MAY, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 422 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.

422
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
153
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
490
Total Day Supply
8,740
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$976
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
74 (17.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 71, 75-84: 60, 85+: 11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES MAY, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
48
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
48
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
42
Ipratropium Bromide
40
Levothyroxine Sodium
26
Fluticasone Propionate
22
Omeprazole
22
Triamcinolone Acetonide
16
Azelastine Hcl
15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How JAMES MAY, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES MAY, M.D.'s 422 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MAY, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES MAY, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES MAY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES MAY, M.D. wrote 422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 153 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES MAY, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES MAY, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82.8198/100 (Quality: 68.7633). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES MAY, M.D. located?
JAMES MAY, M.D. is located at 161 WADSWORTH DR, NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA, 23236. Phone: (804) 484-3700.
What is JAMES MAY, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES MAY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649479346, issued on 07/12/2007.
Does JAMES MAY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES MAY, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $976 in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES MAY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES MAY, M.D. had 74 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.5%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES MAY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES MAY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Chlorhexidine Gluconate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES MAY, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES MAY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 422 Part D claims and 153 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MAY, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES MAY, M.D.'s NPI is 1649479346 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
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.

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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