James John Mcgough, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

James John Mcgough is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 825-9989Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James John Mcgough, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 30+ years, working in group practice. A Duke University School of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 91.7/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Los Angeles30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5137dNPPES updated 2012-04-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

300 Med Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

91.7/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.1 pts)

Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Prescription Recipients

11

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

50

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.7k received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 John Mcgough'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 · 1996

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5632

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James John Mcgough

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James John Mcgough for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Los Angeles 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 John Mcgough

Dr. Mcgough is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 825-9989.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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