James Emit Clark, MD
James Emit Clark is a Specialist based in Boulder, CO with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 47 years in specialist, James Emit Clark, MD is a long-established specialist in Boulder. He graduated from University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4351dNPPES updated 2014-06-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4743 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303-1123
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202373.44/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.08%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Colorado1.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.9%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
594
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
304
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,111
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.52M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
59 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 Emit Clark's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver (Class of 1979)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390335
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Specialist Care With James Emit Clark
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Emit Clark for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Boulder 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 Emit Clark
Dr. Clark is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boulder, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 444-9000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Emit Clark
Practice Location
4743 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303-1123
Mailing Address
4743 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303-1123
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