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Rheumatology

James L. Perruquet, MD

Sees patients in New Bern, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. James L. Perruquet, MD is a rheumatologist at 1000 Medical Park Ave, New Bern, NC 28562. Phone: (252) 633-5333. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James L. Perruquet had 1,378 Original Medicare patients and 18,477 services. NPI 1023073376. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 1000 Medical Park Ave, New Bern, NC 28562 · Directions (6 more locations)
  • Phone: (252) 633‑5333
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Coastal Carolina Health Care PA
  • Medical school: Hahnemann University College Of Medicine · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James L. Perruquet, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients1,378
Services billed to Medicare18,477
Different services or procedures77
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. 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
  2. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,861 services
  3. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)1,039 services
  4. Calculation of trabecular bone score (tbs) using imaging data with interpretation and report on fracture risk (77089)600 services
  5. 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

Find other Rheumatology doctors in North Carolina →

Other rheumatologists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Coastal Carolina Health Care PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHahnemann University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023073376
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians