James Kimball, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

James Kimball is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 716-2255Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 28 years in psychiatry & neurology, James Kimball, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Winston Salem. Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Winston Salem28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5028dNPPES updated 2012-11-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

791 Jonestown Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1252

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.1%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

35

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

781

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $218k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

Schizophrenia
60%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Substance Use Disorders
43%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-28%)42%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
42%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$56 received from industry

3 transactions 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 Kimball's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.39 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 344, Winston Salem, NC 27102-0344

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Kimball

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Kimball for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Kimball

NPI records show Dr. Kimball as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-2255.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

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

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