James Michael Calhoun, MD
James Michael Calhoun is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in North Little Rock, AR with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Michael Calhoun, MD runs an independent neurosurgeon practice in North Little Rock, AR. Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4020 Richards Rd Suite I, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2650
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better43.32%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+38.2 pts)
43.32% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.9%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
336
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
346
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,512
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $31k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 Hypertension, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.3k received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 James Michael Calhoun's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 150022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neurological Surgery Care With James Michael Calhoun
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Michael Calhoun for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to North Little Rock 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 Michael Calhoun
NPI records show Dr. Calhoun as active with telehealth listed in North Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 353-2123.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4020 Richards Rd Suite I, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2650
Mailing Address
4020 Richards Rd Suite I, North Little Rock, AR 72117-2650
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