James Alexander Mckinnell, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

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

(310) 222-3814Torrance, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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.

1 of 284 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Torrance22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

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

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

372

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
51%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
51%

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

Heart Failure
51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
43%

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

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$91.9k received from industry

88 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Alexander Mckinnell'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 · 2004

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in TorranceAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3400 Lomita Blvd Suite 104, Torrance, CA 90505-4909

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194102

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Virtual 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.

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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