NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1689759599 MD
Verify on CMS → James Pacala, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,125 in Family Medicine 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 176 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
James Pacala, MD filed 1,921 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Medicine Physician in Minneapolis, Minnesota, prescribing 82% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 82%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥83rd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about James Pacala, 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 1689759599), first enumerated 10/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,921 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- 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
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1689759599 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1689759599
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 1,921
- BOOK-LIGHT 3,876 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Calin Braicu · 2006
James Pacala, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,921 ≥ 83rd percentile 83% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
James Pacala, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Pacala, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,921 45% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Family Medicine 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1689759599 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Pacala, 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.
Fairview Clinics
Saint Paul, MN
University OF Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, MN
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
James Pacala, MD - brand share 16.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
16% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 1,921 2024 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 2024.
1,921
Total Claims
$192K
Total Drug Cost
176
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 4,073.5
- Total Day Supply
- 118,769
- Brand vs Generic
- 16% brand / 82% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $37K
- Opioid Claims
- 39 (2.0% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 19, 65-74: 60, 75-84: 68, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Pacala, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
143 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
91 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
83 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
79 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 52
Tamsulosin Hcl
52 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 50
Levothyroxine Sodium
50 claims
- Lisinopril 47
Lisinopril
47 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 42
Sertraline Hcl
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 |
| Losartan Potassium | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 83 |
| Omeprazole | 79 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 47 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 42 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 39 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How James Pacala, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
150,125
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,519
Avg Claims per Provider
James Pacala, MD's 1,921 claims are below the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Pacala, both outside Minnesota 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 Family Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pacala.
One of 3,876 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Allison Aase
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Lise Aasheim
M.D.
Albert Lea, MN
Dr. Cherry Abary
D.O.
Eden Prairie, MN
Dr. Jihan Abbott
D.O.
Woodbury, MN
Mona Abdel-Bary
MBBCH
Fridley, MN
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Pacala, MD's specialty? ▼
James Pacala, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does James Pacala, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, James Pacala, MD wrote 1,921 Medicare Part D claims totaling $192K in drug costs for 176 beneficiaries.
Where is James Pacala, MD located? ▼
James Pacala, MD is located at 2020 E 28TH ST, Minneapolis, MN, 55407. Phone: (612) 333-0770.
What is James Pacala, MD's NPI number? ▼
James Pacala, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689759599, issued on 10/26/2006.
Does James Pacala, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Pacala, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does James Pacala, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Pacala, MD had 39 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,125 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Pacala, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, James Pacala, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Pacala, MD accept Medicare? ▼
James Pacala, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,921 Part D claims and 176 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Pacala, MD's credentials? ▼
James Pacala, MD's NPI is 1689759599 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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