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DR. JAMES BENJAMIN EARL MD PHD
NPI 1720248305
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Boise, ID

Active since June 17, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70/100
CMS Quality Rating
13923 W. WAINWRIGHT DR STE 301, BOISE, ID 83713(208) 938-5624(208) 938-5764 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Benjamin Earl Md Phd NPPES

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

DR. JAMES BENJAMIN EARL MD PHD (NPI 1720248305) is an individual retina specialist in Boise, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M-12414) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720248305
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES BENJAMIN EARLCredential: MD PHD
Location Address13923 W. WAINWRIGHT DR STE 301Boise, ID 83713
Mailing Address13923 W. Wainwright Dr Ste 301Boise, ID 83713 · (208) 938-5624 · Fax (208) 938-5764
Phone(208) 938-5624
Fax(208) 938-5764
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1720248305 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in ID · M-12414
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
13923 W. WAINWRIGHT DR STE 301, Boise, ID 83713
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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

Dr. James Benjamin Earl Md Phd 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 ID9638335375
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150105002039
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.

Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg J2777
Faricimab-svoa is a medication given through an injection into the eye to treat certain eye conditions. The 0.1 mg dosage helps control disease progression, improving vision and eye health. The procedure is done by a healthcare professional.
19,500 services65 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
2,164 services199 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
1,876 services433 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
1,857 services896 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.
1,027 services694 patients
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified J7999
A compounded drug is a personalized medication created to meet unique patient needs. If you can't take standard drugs due to allergies or need a specific dosage not commercially available, a pharmacist can mix ingredients to make a drug specifically for you.
483 services129 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130006
Location190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number130007
Location1055 North Curtis RoadBoise, ID 83706 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Nampa Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nampa, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130071
Location9850 West St Lukes DriveNampa, ID 83687 · Canyon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83713 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
$121.27 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $30.31 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.77 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $16.44 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

70/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Promoting Interoperability0
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
13%285 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
98%285 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
99%296 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
10%223 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
99%304 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
99%3,812 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
89%470 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
94%36 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
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%1,080 patients4/55-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.
1%2,202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
42%2,202 patients2/55-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…
18%2,202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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% · 1,109 patients
0%1,109 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

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 Earl's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Earl is 1720248305. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2008.

Where is James Earl located?

James Earl practices at 13923 W. Wainwright Dr Ste 301, Boise, ID 83713. The listed phone number is (208) 938-5624.

What is James Earl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is James Earl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Earl 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.

What insurance does James Earl accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list James Earl as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Earl affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Earl is affiliated with St Luke's Regional Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and St Luke's Nampa Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Earl was last updated on October 19, 2022. 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.