2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1023067725 M.D.
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JAMES WELLS, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 128 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

JAMES WELLS, M.D. filed 1,477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia.

1K
Part D claims, 2023

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

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

1,477 Top 20% higher than 80% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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 WELLS, 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 WELLS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2006

NPI 1023067725

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,477 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 WELLS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2300 HENDERSON MILL RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30345, with a listed phone of (770) 934-2585. NPI 1023067725 was issued on 05/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WELLS 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 1,477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 128 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $151K 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2300 HENDERSON MILL RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30345

Provider Details

NPI 1023067725
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/09/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,477
Total Claims
$151K
Total Drug Cost
128
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,843
Total Day Supply
113,943
Generic Drug Cost
$36K
Antibiotic Claims
25

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES WELLS, 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
Amlodipine Besylate
214
Trandolapril
122
Allopurinol
81
Pravastatin Sodium
65
Rosuvastatin Calcium
61
Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide
Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
57
Guanfacine Hcl
54
Ozempic
Semaglutide
50
Olmesartan Medoxomil
49
Spironolactone
44

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How JAMES WELLS, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s 1,477 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES WELLS, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES WELLS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES WELLS, M.D. wrote 1,477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $151K in drug costs for 128 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES WELLS, M.D. located?
JAMES WELLS, M.D. is located at 2300 HENDERSON MILL RD NE, ATLANTA, GA, 30345. Phone: (770) 934-2585.
What is JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023067725, issued on 05/09/2006.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES WELLS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Trandolapril, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES WELLS, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES WELLS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,477 Part D claims and 128 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES WELLS, M.D.'s NPI is 1023067725 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.

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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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