Quick answers
- Does Charlene L. James accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charlene L. James 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 Charlene L. James see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 642 Original Medicare patients and 846 services for Charlene L. James. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charlene L. James's NPI number?
- 1386873917. 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 Charlene L. James, 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 | 642 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 846 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)537 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)139 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)60 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)48 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)27 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 cholesterol71%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
Hospitals where Charlene L. James works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charlene L. James at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where Charlene L. James is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 40 Duke Medicine CirDurham, NC 27710 (919) 684‑8111
- 5601 Arringdon Park DrMorrisville, NC 27560 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charlene L. James as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc3,185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Durham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386873917 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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