James R. Fenton, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(989) 794-2969Midland, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James R. Fenton, M.D. specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in Midland, MI in group practice. A University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.

1 of 33 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in MISee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Midland20+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 182dNPPES updated 2025-11-05 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4201 Campus Ridge Dr, Midland, MI 48670-4200

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

75

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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, High Cholesterol, and COPD.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

COPD
60%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Cancer
44%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Tobacco Use Disorder
39%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Ischemic Heart Disease
37%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$20 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to James R. Fenton'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 · 2006

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 4, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2006)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4000 Wellness Dr, Midland, MI 48670-2000

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With James R. Fenton

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James R. Fenton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Midland 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. Fenton

NPI records show Dr. Fenton as active with telehealth listed in Midland, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (989) 794-2969.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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