Active NPI 1649256116 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Donald L. James , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Savannah, GA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Donald James, PA-C is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Physician Assistant in Savannah, GA. Practice services are available at 5 EXECUTIVE CIR under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5 Executive Cir

Savannah, GA 314063345

Telephone 9123552400

Fax 9123555324

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Carolina Emergency Associates Facility NPI 1275563942

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Savannah, GA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 10.1 Yrs

State Avg: 12.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

247 Specialists

Practicing in Savannah, GA (4726 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

91.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

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
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	80	79	$1045.00	$98.97
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	34	34	$1667.00	$140.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	70	67	$1045.00	$99.69
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	23	23	$1667.00	$145.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	53	50	$657.00	$59.72
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	50	47	$1045.00	$100.93
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	29	29	$1667.00	$146.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	56	53	$1045.00	$102.83
99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional	34	22	$236.00	$18.63
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	29	29	$657.00	$61.03
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	23	23	$1667.00	$151.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	64	60	$778.00	$101.58
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	28	26	$524.00	$54.78
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	18	18	$1311.44	$149.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	55	53	$689.00	$99.76
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	44	43	$461.00	$51.67
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	25	25	$1027.00	$144.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	66	66	$461.00	$52.04
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	53	52	$689.00	$96.97
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	18	18	$1027.00	$145.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	66	65	$689.00	$96.07
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	66	64	$461.00	$50.24
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	20	20	$1027.00	$141.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License GA 004150

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AS0400X

State License GA 004150

Definition to come...

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active October 25, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2012

Registered at 5 EXECUTIVE CIR, SAVANNAH, GA 314063345 (Tel: 9123552400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2012

Registered at 5 EXECUTIVE CIR, SAVANNAH, GA 314063345 (Tel: 9123552400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2012

Recorded as DONALD JAMES, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2012

Physician Assistant (License #004150 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1649256116

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 16, 2005

Last Update: October 25, 2012

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5 Executive Cir

Savannah, GA 314063345

Phone: 9123552400

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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