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- 1201 Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35601
About Dr. James
Based in Decatur, AL, Brian R. James, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Brian graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2008. According to Medicare claims data, Brian cared for 5,586 Medicare patients across 7,669 services. The services billed most often include blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides), and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1932356110 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (256) 350-7887
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE
Decatur, AL 35601
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,669 services · 5,586 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
389 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
58 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
321 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
146 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
189 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | Drug given | J1885 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
848 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
732 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
622 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other family doctors in Decatur 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Brian R. James specialize in?
Brian R. James is a family doctor in Decatur, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Brian R. James located?
Brian R. James is listed at 1201 Somerville Rd Se, Decatur, AL 35601. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Brian R. James's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 350-7887. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Brian R. James's NPI number?
Brian R. James's National Provider Identifier is 1932356110. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Brian R. James train?
Brian R. James attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Brian R. James been practicing?
Brian R. James has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Brian R. James do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Brian R. James performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Brian R. James confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Brian R. James. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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