Physician Profile
James R. Hopson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hopson
Based in Iowa City, IA, James R. Hopson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under cardiac electrophysiology. James graduated from University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine in 1983. James is also listed as specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,125 services to 1,701 patients. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and programming of dual lead pacemaker system. NPI 1699755777 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
- (319) 339-3883
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 HAWKINS DR
Iowa City, IA 52242
2000 S Main St
Fairfield, IA 52556
2450 Coral Ct
Coralville, IA 52241
500 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52245
105 E 9th St
Coralville, IA 52241
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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
Abnormal heart rhythms
Autonomic disorders
Conduction disorders
Dangerous heart rhythms
Device complications
Device issues
Fainting & reflex disorders
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
Heart muscle conditions
Heart rhythm disorders
Inherited rhythm disorders
Structural heart conditions
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
Device management
Device placement
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
Diagnostic monitoring
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
Heart rhythm treatments
Medication management
Minor device procedures
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,125 services · 1,701 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator | Procedure | 33225 |
20 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Removal and replacement of multiple lead permanent pacemaker | Procedure | 33229 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
981 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
177 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
127 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
107 | Less often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93284 |
73 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93283 |
54 | More often than most peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
36 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of multiple lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93281 |
36 | As often as other peers in Cardiac Electrophysiology |
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.
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.
Other cardiac electrophysiology specialists in Iowa City 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator 1
Providers in IA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hopson's specialty?
Dr. Hopson is a cardiac electrophysiology in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hopson?
Dr. Hopson is listed at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hopson?
The number on file is (319) 339-3883. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hopson?
Dr. Hopson's National Provider Identifier is 1699755777. 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
What is Dr. Hopson's medical education?
Dr. Hopson attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hopson have?
Dr. Hopson has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hopson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hopson performs procedures including insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator and removal and replacement of multiple lead permanent pacemaker; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and programming of dual lead pacemaker system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hopson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hopson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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