2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1285258749 MD
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KENNETH JAMES, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in AUGUSTA, 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
12
Medicare Part D claims · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Industry payments
$222.21
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH JAMES, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 12 claims . Industry payments of $222.21 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH JAMES, MD filed 12 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUGUSTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH JAMES, MD 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).

KENNETH JAMES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2020

NPI 1285258749

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Georgia

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurological Surgery 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).

KENNETH JAMES, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1285258749. 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.

KENNETH JAMES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912, with a listed phone of (706) 721-2273. NPI 1285258749 was issued on 06/01/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JAMES 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 12 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $134 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

1120 15TH ST
AUGUSTA, GA 30912

Provider Details

NPI 1285258749
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2020

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 KENNETH JAMES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$222

Largest payer

Cerapedics Inc.

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.

12
Total Claims
$134
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
14
Total Day Supply
162
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$134

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How KENNETH JAMES, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH JAMES, MD's 12 claims are below the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH JAMES, MD's specialty?
KENNETH JAMES, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH JAMES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH JAMES, MD wrote 12 Medicare Part D claims totaling $134 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH JAMES, MD located?
KENNETH JAMES, MD is located at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA, 30912. Phone: (706) 721-2273.
What is KENNETH JAMES, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH JAMES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285258749, issued on 06/01/2020.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KENNETH JAMES, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH JAMES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH JAMES, MD's credentials?
KENNETH JAMES, MD's NPI is 1285258749 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.
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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