2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1063866705 MD
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JAMES STANFORD, MD

Otolaryngology Physician in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. 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
798
Medicare Part D claims · 358 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
89.7644/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$333.97
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES STANFORD, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.7644/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 798 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

89.7644/100
MIPS score · +7 vs avg
798
Part D claims, 2023
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 STANFORD, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

90 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 STANFORD, MD 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 STANFORD, MD?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/19/2016

NPI 1063866705

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

798 57% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

89.7644/100 6.6644000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Mississippi

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES STANFORD, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.7644/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 89.7644/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.8%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 89.7644/100 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 STANFORD, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in VICKSBURG, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1063866705. 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 STANFORD, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2200 HIGHWAY 61 N STE 2300, VICKSBURG, MS, 39183, with a listed phone of (601) 883-3320. NPI 1063866705 was issued on 04/19/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STANFORD 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 798 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 358 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K 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 89.7644/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.5999), 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

2200 HIGHWAY 61 N STE 2300
VICKSBURG, MS 39183

Provider Details

NPI 1063866705
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/19/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

89.7644
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.5999
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES STANFORD, 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.

VICKSBURG CLINIC LLC
VICKSBURG, MS

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 STANFORD, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$334

Largest payer

GENZYME 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

798
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
358
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
988
Total Day Supply
22,506
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
146

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 71, 65-74: 149, 75-84: 110, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Fluticasone Propionate
127
Omeprazole
85
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
81
Azelastine Hcl
73
Ofloxacin
49
Mupirocin
47
Methylprednisolone
39
Doxycycline Hyclate
32
Prednisolone Acetate
31
Clotrimazole
25

* 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 STANFORD, MD 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 STANFORD, MD's 798 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES STANFORD, MD's specialty?
JAMES STANFORD, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in VICKSBURG, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES STANFORD, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES STANFORD, MD wrote 798 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 358 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES STANFORD, MD's Medicare quality score?
JAMES STANFORD, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.7644/100 (Quality: 75.5999). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES STANFORD, MD located?
JAMES STANFORD, MD is located at 2200 HIGHWAY 61 N STE 2300, VICKSBURG, MS, 39183. Phone: (601) 883-3320.
What is JAMES STANFORD, MD's NPI number?
JAMES STANFORD, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063866705, issued on 04/19/2016.
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 STANFORD, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES STANFORD, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES STANFORD, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES STANFORD, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 798 Part D claims and 358 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES STANFORD, MD's credentials?
JAMES STANFORD, MD's NPI is 1063866705 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

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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