Active NPI 1811998933 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Gordon Ames , MD

Internal Medicine • Glendale, AZ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Ames, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Glendale, AZ. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2001, Dr. Ames delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 17218 N 72ND DR STE 100.

Dr. Ames is affiliated with Greater Phoenix Collaborative Care Pc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

17218 N 72nd Dr Ste 100

Glendale, AZ 853088581

Telephone 6233348671

Fax 6233348675

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Smi Imaging Llc Facility NPI 1255937181

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Glendale, AZ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs +4.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

90 Specialists

Practicing in Glendale, AZ (2967 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

24.4% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

11.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ames (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Glendale Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	720	351	$125.11	$123.17
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	445	283	$22.57	$12.04
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	193	193	$191.00	$125.28
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	67	64	$50.00	$49.00
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	66	63	$25.00	$24.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	36	$79.77	$78.82
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	24	$181.93	$174.07
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	23	22	$150.00	$147.67
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	13	13	$172.00	$159.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$146.92	$107.60
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	11	11	$262.73	$246.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	731	344	$125.11	$123.40
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	162	162	$191.00	$124.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	59	59	$25.00	$24.50
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	55	55	$50.00	$49.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	13	$28.70	$13.70
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	52	11	$15.00	$1.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	46	38	$181.93	$173.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	37	33	$79.77	$78.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$146.92	$108.57
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	12	12	$50.00	$49.00
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	11	11	$190.00	$186.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	784	365	$125.11	$123.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	181	181	$191.00	$126.81
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	95	90	$25.00	$24.53
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	91	87	$50.00	$49.05
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	86	19	$28.70	$13.95
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	60	13	$15.00	$1.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	50	$79.77	$79.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	43	33	$181.93	$176.14
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	36	36	$172.00	$162.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$146.92	$109.92
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	21	19	$150.00	$148.63
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	21	21	$72.00	$13.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	869	373	$125.11	$125.11
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	162	162	$191.00	$129.95
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	96	95	$25.00	$16.52
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	95	94	$50.00	$50.00
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	72	17	$28.70	$13.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	50	$79.77	$79.77
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	47	12	$15.00	$1.99
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	23	22	$150.00	$150.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$146.92	$110.42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	17	$181.93	$178.31
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	18	18	$172.00	$164.89
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	14	14	$25.00	$16.52
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	14	14	$72.00	$14.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	884	361	$125.11	$107.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	156	156	$191.00	$113.97
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	91	91	$25.00	$16.58
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	86	86	$50.00	$50.00
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	45	38	$181.93	$143.80
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	43	12	$28.70	$14.03
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$25.00	$16.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	24	$79.77	$73.68
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	26	26	$72.00	$16.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$146.92	$106.26
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	19	19	$150.00	$149.24
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	18	18	$172.00	$168.45
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$250.00	$227.50
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	12	12	$84.00	$83.72
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	11	11	$190.00	$188.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,054	398	$125.11	$106.63
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	238	238	$191.00	$113.08
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	126	123	$25.00	$16.25
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	117	117	$17.83	$17.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	35	$79.77	$72.69
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	37	36	$72.00	$16.62
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	32	27	$150.00	$147.64
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	31	31	$25.00	$16.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$146.92	$106.15
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	21	21	$172.00	$167.70
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	16	16	$84.00	$82.32
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$250.00	$209.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	938	400	$125.11	$105.83
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	180	180	$191.00	$114.41
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	107	103	$25.00	$19.99
90682 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent derived from recombinant dna	103	103	$37.19	$36.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	66	54	$79.77	$71.76
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	32	32	$25.00	$19.99
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	24	24	$250.00	$198.97
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	23	20	$150.00	$147.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$146.92	$105.88
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	20	19	$72.00	$16.62
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	14	14	$147.49	$144.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	835	390	$125.11	$106.02
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	224	224	$191.00	$114.02
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	111	108	$50.00	$47.72
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	111	108	$25.00	$24.50
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	82	$79.77	$72.15
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	14	$28.70	$25.13
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	40	12	$15.00	$3.23
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	39	39	$25.00	$24.50
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	39	33	$150.00	$147.60
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	31	31	$250.00	$185.86
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	25	25	$72.00	$16.71
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$147.49	$144.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-29

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License AZ 33973

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Greater Phoenix Collaborative Care Pc

5830 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850152494

Phone: 6023361966

Greater Phoenix Collaborative Care Pc

10249 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 853513113

Phone: 7024802550

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Nanako Negome-Kapur , PsyD

Psychologist

NPI 1013205822

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.)

Carol Barbanell , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1134573793

Family Nurse Practitioner

Joy Caplette , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1255704797

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Chandra Goff , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1366818379

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Kevin Ludwig , MD

Contractor

NPI 1396903803

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jacqueline Spiegel , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1417115064

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location December 29, 2025

Registered at 17218 N 72ND DR STE 100, GLENDALE, AZ 853088581 (Tel: 6233348671)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 35380, LAS VEGAS, NV 891335380 (Tel: 7025793203)

📍

Updated Practice Location August 02, 2023

Registered at 5651 W TALAVI BLVD STE 170, GLENDALE, AZ 853061893 (Tel: 6028431313)

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NPI Profile Active December 03, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 03, 2009

Registered at 5601 W EUGIE AVE, SUITE 210, GLENDALE, AZ 853041255 (Tel: 6028431313)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 03, 2009

Registered at 5601 W EUGIE AVE, SUITE 210, GLENDALE, AZ 853041255 (Tel: 6028431313)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 03, 2009

Recorded as JAMES AMES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 03, 2009

Internal Medicine (License #33973 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811998933

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 10, 2005

Last Update: December 29, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 35380

Las Vegas, NV 891335380

Phone: 7025793203

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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