2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1790740173 M.D.
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James Skee, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in Silver City, New Mexico. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 569 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.31
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

James Skee, M.D. filed 8,522 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Silver City, New Mexico, prescribing 91% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$13.31
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 Skee, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

8,522 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

James Skee, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about James Skee, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2006

NPI 1790740173

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,522 214% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 9.5%Behavior Technician9.5%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 6.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.3%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.9%Counselor - 3.8%Counselor3.8%Clinical Social Worker - 3.8%Clinical Social Worker3.8%Internal Medicine Physician - 1.5%Internal Medicine Physician1.5%
Largest specialties in New Mexico (% of in-state 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 Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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 Skee, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1600 E 32ND ST, Silver City, NM, 88061, with a listed phone of (505) 538-2981. NPI 1790740173 was issued on 04/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Skee 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 8,522 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 569 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $708K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1600 E 32ND ST
Silver City, NM 88061

Provider Details

NPI 1790740173
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2006

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

Total received

$13

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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 Skee, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 8,522 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.

8,522
Total Claims
$708K
Total Drug Cost
569
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,448
Total Day Supply
602,890
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$534K
Generic Drug Cost
$169K
Opioid Claims
428 (5.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
104

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 200, 75-84: 253, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What James Skee, 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
Lisinopril
590
Atorvastatin Calcium
455
Levothyroxine Sodium
365
Amlodipine Besylate
349
Gabapentin
304
Simvastatin
227
Metformin Hcl
214
Losartan Potassium
197
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
196
Metoprolol Succinate
176

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How James Skee, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

James Skee, M.D.'s 8,522 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Skee.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Mexico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Skee, M.D.'s specialty?
James Skee, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Silver City, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Skee, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, James Skee, M.D. wrote 8,522 Medicare Part D claims totaling $708K in drug costs for 569 beneficiaries.
Where is James Skee, M.D. located?
James Skee, M.D. is located at 1600 E 32ND ST, Silver City, NM, 88061. Phone: (505) 538-2981.
What is James Skee, M.D.'s NPI number?
James Skee, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790740173, issued on 04/19/2006.
Does James Skee, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
James Skee, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $534K in brand drug costs.
Does James Skee, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, James Skee, M.D. had 428 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Skee, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Skee, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Lisinopril, Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Skee, M.D. accept Medicare?
James Skee, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,522 Part D claims and 569 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Skee, M.D.'s credentials?
James Skee, M.D.'s NPI is 1790740173 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.