James Alexander Mckinnell, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
James Alexander Mckinnell is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Torrance, CA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see James Alexander Mckinnell, M.D. in person in Torrance or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
Older · 5329dNPPES updated 2011-10-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1000 W Carson St Fl 2 Division of I.D.; 2nd Floor Rb-2, Torrance, CA 90502-2004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
372
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
77
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
216
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $81k
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.
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$91.9k received from industry
88 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
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 Alexander Mckinnell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
22 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
3400 Lomita Blvd Suite 104, Torrance, CA 90505-4909
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194102
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With James Alexander Mckinnell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Alexander Mckinnell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Torrance 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 Alexander Mckinnell
Dr. Mckinnell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Torrance, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 222-3814.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James Alexander Mckinnell
Practice Location
1000 W Carson St Fl 2 Division of I.D.; 2nd Floor Rb-2, Torrance, CA 90502-2004
Mailing Address
3400 Lomita Blvd Suite 104, Torrance, CA 90505-4909
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