James R Babington, MD
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
James R Babington, MD specializes in pain medicine, serving patients in Edmonds, WA in group practice. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2036dNPPES updated 2020-10-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
21616 76th Ave W Ste 212, Edmonds, WA 98026
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.61%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.5 pts)
50.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.2%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.4 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
228
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
255
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,128
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $191k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
20 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With James R Babington
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James R Babington for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Edmonds 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 James R Babington
NPI records show Dr. Babington as active with telehealth listed in Edmonds, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 673-3820.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James R Babington
Practice Location
21616 76th Ave W Ste 212, Edmonds, WA 98026
Mailing Address
Po Box 25608, Salt Lake City, UT 84125-0608
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