Christopher C James, D.O
Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Christopher C James is a Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Willoughby, OH with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 24 years in psychiatry & neurology, Christopher C James, D.O is a long-established psychosomatic medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Willoughby. A Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1057dNPPES updated 2023-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
35000 Chardon Rd 210, Willoughby, OH 44094-9012
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.5%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Better than 85% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
82
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,539
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $138k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher C James's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Jun 30, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Psychosomatic Medicine is subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients. This subspecialty includes treatment of patients with acute or chronic medical, neurological, obstetrical or surgical illness in which psychiatric illness is affecting their medical care and/or quality of life such as HIV infection, organ transplantation, heart disease, renal failure, cancer, stroke, traumatic brain injury, high-risk pregnancy and COPD, among others. Patients also may be those who have a psychiatric disorder that is the direct consequence of a primary medical condition, or a somatoform disorder or psychological factors affecting a general medical condition. Psychiatrists specializing in Psychosomatic Medicine provide consultation-liaison services in general medical hospitals, attend on medical psychiatry inpatient units, and provide collaborative care in primary care and other outpatient settings.
Taxonomy: 2084P0015X
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
34900 Chardon Rd Ste 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094-9161
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychosomatic Medicine Care With Christopher C James
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher C James for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, cholesterol management — no travel to Willoughby required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher C James
NPI records show Dr. James as active with telehealth listed in Willoughby, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 951-5600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher C James
Practice Location
35000 Chardon Rd 210, Willoughby, OH 44094-9012
Mailing Address
34900 Chardon Rd Ste 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094-9161
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