2026 NPPES data Surgical Physician Assistant NPI 1477931301 PA
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JAMES MCNEELY, PA

Surgical Physician Assistant in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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
28
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
MIPS score
81.63/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: JAMES MCNEELY, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 28 claims across 19 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.63/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: JAMES MCNEELY, PA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.63 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 28 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JAMES MCNEELY, PA at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/12/2015

NPI 1477931301

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

28 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

MIPS final score

81.63/100 1.4699999999999989% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES MCNEELY, PA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Physician Assistant national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.63/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 81.63/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 81.63/100 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.

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JAMES MCNEELY, PA is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA. NPI: 1477931301. 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 MCNEELY, PA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA credentials at 4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 210, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242, with a listed phone of (205) 971-8000. NPI 1477931301 was issued on 05/12/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MCNEELY 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 28 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.63/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.8723, Cost 46.937), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 210
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Provider Details

NPI 1477931301
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/12/2015

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

81.63
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.8723
Quality
46.937
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES MCNEELY, PA 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.

HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
HUNTSVILLE, AL

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 2023.

28
Total Claims
$154
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
28
Total Day Supply
417
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$154

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
11

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How JAMES MCNEELY, PA fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES MCNEELY, PA's 28 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES MCNEELY, PA's specialty?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: PA.
How much does JAMES MCNEELY, PA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES MCNEELY, PA wrote 28 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154 in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES MCNEELY, PA's Medicare quality score?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.63/100 (Quality: 93.8723, Cost: 46.937). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES MCNEELY, PA located?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA is located at 4600 HIGHWAY 280 STE 210, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242. Phone: (205) 971-8000.
What is JAMES MCNEELY, PA's NPI number?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477931301, issued on 05/12/2015.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES MCNEELY, PA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES MCNEELY, PA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES MCNEELY, PA accept Medicare?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA appears in CMS Medicare data with 28 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES MCNEELY, PA's credentials?
JAMES MCNEELY, PA's NPI is 1477931301 with credentials PA. 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.

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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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