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Active NPI 1134712862 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Harris , MD PHD

Ophthalmology • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Harris, MD PHD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 2021, Dr. Harris delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2351 ERWIN RD.

Dr. Harris is affiliated with Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2351 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277054699

Telephone 9196813937
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Duke Eye Center Facility NPI 1619031085

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Durham, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -16.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
94 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (718 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
4.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Harris (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Durham Specialty Average (21.1 Years) 21.1 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-23
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License NC 327810

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 277103810

Phone: 9196848111

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

34 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Zena Lim , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1043449218

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Elizabeth Roberts , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1053913376

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Christopher Dermarkarian , MD

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1093246076

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1154858959

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1194660589

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), FRCOPHTH

Dr. Michael Fliotsos , MD

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NPI 1205343159

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 October 30, 2025

Registered at 2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699 (Tel: 9196813937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 30, 2025

Registered at 2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 277054699

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 30, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #327810 in NC)

NPI Profile Active February 13, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location February 13, 2021

Registered at 2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 024621699 (Tel: 6172436000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2021

Registered at 2014 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 024621699 (Tel: 6172436000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2021

Recorded as JAMES HARRIS, MD PHD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 13, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134712862
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 13, 2021
Last Update: January 23, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2351 Erwin Rd

Durham, NC 277054699

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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