DR. JAMES L STRONG MD
NPI 1619970290
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is James Strong's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Strong is 1619970290. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Q: What is James Strong's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Strong was last updated on March 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since May 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

87.47/100

CMS Quality Rating

3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 600, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35243(205) 971-3600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2023, Sep 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. James L Strong Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES L STRONG MD (NPI 1619970290) is an individual neurology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (18420) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619970290

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES L STRONGCredential: MD

Location Address3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 600Birmingham, AL 35243-3406

Mailing Address3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 600Birmingham, AL 35243-3406 · (205) 971-3600

Phone(205) 971-3600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2023

✔ NPI 1619970290 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084N0400X

License✔ Licensed in AL · 18420

Definition

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 18420 (AL)

3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 600, Birmingham, AL 35243

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 720Birmingham, AL 35243-3408 · Phone (205) 971-3600 · Fax (844) 772-0468

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid000027399AL

Medicaid529002380AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James L Strong 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 ID7214980010

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050221000690

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Strong reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Affinity Physician Services LLC

Same address

General Practice

3686 GRANDVIEW PKWY STE 820
Birmingham, AL 35243

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
126 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366485617 (205) 971-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit J0585

Onabotulinumtoxina, also known as Botox, is a medication injected into muscles. It's used to treat various conditions by blocking nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. The units refer to the dosage.

11,716 services30 patients

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.

240 services142 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.

114 services103 patients

Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 95910

Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.

63 services62 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

56 services47 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

42 services33 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of neck excluding voice box 64616

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. It's designed to alleviate symptoms related to nerve disorders. The voice box isn't affected, ensuring normal speech post-procedure.

40 services13 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885

This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.

39 services37 patients

Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle 95874

This procedure involves a needle that measures the electrical activity in your muscles. A chemical is then injected to temporarily paralyze the nerve muscle. This helps in diagnosing and treating certain muscle or nerve conditions.

38 services13 patients

Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 64615

This procedure involves injecting a chemical into specific facial and neck muscles, causing temporary paralysis. This helps reduce muscle activity and can alleviate certain medical conditions. Both sides of the face are treated for a balanced result.

33 services13 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.

32 services32 patients

Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies 95908

Nerve conduction studies are tests that measure how well your nerves are working. In a 3-4 studies procedure, electrical signals are sent through 3-4 nerves. The speed and strength of the signal's travel is recorded to detect any nerve damage or dysfunction.

28 services28 patients

Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816

Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.

15 services15 patients

Nerve conduction, 13 or more studies 95913

Nerve conduction studies involve 13 or more tests to check the speed and strength of signals traveling between your nerves and muscles. It helps diagnose conditions affecting nerves and muscles. The test involves small shocks and may cause minor discomfort.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35243 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

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.72 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

87.47/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

74.95

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

15%203 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

12%360 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%1,687 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

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…

26%789 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 479 patients

Patients tobacco: 21% · 34 patients

87%479 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

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