James Lee Gahimer, M.D.

Internal Medicine

James Lee Gahimer is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Greenwood, IN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(317) 859-3737Greenwood, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IN can see James Lee Gahimer, M.D. in person in Greenwood or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Indiana University School of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Indiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 204 Internal Medicine providers in INSee all Internal Medicine in Greenwood41+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1028dNPPES updated 2023-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1703 W Stones Crossing Rd Ste 200, Greenwood, IN 46143-8558

Fax: (317) 859-3730
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.51%

Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)

3.51% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.2%

Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)

Better than 71% of reporting doctors in Indiana

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

Medicare Patients

529

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

862

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

15,116

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.62M

Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.

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 Arthritis.

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-7%)42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)29%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$124 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 Lee Gahimer'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 · 1985

    Indiana University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 30, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 781076, Detroit, MI 48278-1076

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James Lee Gahimer

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Lee Gahimer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Greenwood 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 Lee Gahimer

NPI records show Dr. Gahimer as active with telehealth listed in Greenwood, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 859-3737.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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