JAMES WITTEN JR. MD
NPI 1407827231
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Salem, VA

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1802 BRAEBURN DR, SALEM, VA 24153(540) 772-3540(540) 776-2023 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About James Witten Jr. Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES WITTEN JR. MD (NPI 1407827231) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Salem, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101026643) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, and is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407827231
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameJAMES WITTEN JR.Credential: MD
Location Address1802 BRAEBURN DRSalem, VA 24153-7357
Mailing Address1802 Braeburn DrSalem, VA 24153-7357 · (540) 772-3540 · Fax (540) 776-2023
Fax(540) 776-2023
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVirginia Commonwealth University, School Of MedicineGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2015
NPI 1407827231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in VA · 0101026643
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
1802 BRAEBURN DR, Salem, VA 24153

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid006095828VA
OtherP00277249VA · Medicare Railroad
Medicare UPINB09603
Medicare PIN00W737L63VA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Witten Jr. Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4789604042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051201000136
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
868 services367 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
274 services79 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
99 services94 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
91 services86 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
91 services91 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
78 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lewisgale Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490048
Location1900 Electric RoadSalem, VA 24153 · Salem City County
Emergency services

Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · Blacksburg, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490110
Location3700 South Main StreetBlacksburg, VA 24060 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

Acute Care Hospitals · Pulaski, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number490116
Location2400 Lee HighwayPulaski, VA 24301 · Pulaski County
Emergency services

Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany

Acute Care Hospitals · Low Moor, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490126
LocationOne Arh Lane - PO Box 7Low Moor, VA 24457 · Alleghany County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24153 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
83%135 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
78%2,732 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
95%634 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
89%224 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
74%1,005 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
65%642 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
78%990 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
58%744 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,005 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
50%1,005 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 606 patients
0%606 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%1,005 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 17

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
5 suppliers19 claims38 services$1.43 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers11 claims11 services$13.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers14 claims72 services$1.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
10 suppliers214 claims214 services$18.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers29 claims32 services$43.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
3 suppliers34 claims34 services$909.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Dermatology
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Nurse Practitioner
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Ophthalmology
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Surgery
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153
Physician Assistant
1802 BRAEBURN DR
SALEM, VA 24153

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Witten's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Witten is 1407827231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is James Witten located?

James Witten practices at 1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153. The listed phone number is (540) 772-3540.

What is James Witten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is James Witten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Witten is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is James Witten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Witten is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, Lewisgale Hospital Montgomery, Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski and Lewisgale Hospital Alleghany.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Witten was last updated on December 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.