James H Diede, M.D.

Specialist

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY

(602) 863-3924Phoenix, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 38 years in specialist, James H Diede, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Phoenix. Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 18 Specialist providers in AZSee all Specialist in Phoenix38+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2974dNPPES updated 2018-03-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11024 N 28th Dr Ste:160, Phoenix, AZ 85029-4377

Fax: (602) 863-3926
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

51.87%

Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+46.8 pts)

51.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.6%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.8 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

111

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,219

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $77k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Substance Use Disorders
28%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$333 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to James H Diede's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    University of Arizona College of Medicine

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

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 Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 1988)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

11024 N 28th Dr Suit 160, Phoenix, AZ 85029-4377

Differs from practice location

Virtual Specialist Care With James H Diede

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James H Diede for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Phoenix 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 H Diede

Dr. Diede is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (602) 863-3924.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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