Quick answers
- Does James L. Perruquet accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Perruquet accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James L. Perruquet see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,378 Original Medicare patients and 18,477 services for James L. Perruquet. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Perruquet's NPI number?
- 1023073376. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James L. Perruquet, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 18,477 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)6,100 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,861 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)1,039 services
- Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk (77089)600 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)462 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis54%
- Osteoporosis41%
- Depression27%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Perruquet is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Medical Park AveNew Bern, NC 28562
- 1020 Medical Park AveNew Bern, NC 28562
- 1030 Medical Park AveNew Bern, NC 28562
- 1040 Medical Park AveNew Bern, NC 28562
- 702 Newman RdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 633‑5333
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Perruquet as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Coastal Carolina Health Care PA122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Coastal Carolina Health Care PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Hahnemann University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023073376 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians