James L Parker, M.D.
James L Parker is a Family Medicine specialist based in Aliceville, AL with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in family medicine, James L Parker, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Aliceville. He graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 5th St Ne, Aliceville, AL 35442-2200
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 = better3.36%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)
3.36% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
298
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
501
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,707
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.38M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$14 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 L Parker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
Po Box 452, Aliceville, AL 35442-0452
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Department of Defense
CMS Certification Number: 05041F
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With James L Parker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James L Parker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Aliceville 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 L Parker
Dr. Parker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Aliceville, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (205) 373-1574.
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 L Parker
Practice Location
100 5th St Ne, Aliceville, AL 35442-2200
Mailing Address
Po Box 452, Aliceville, AL 35442-0452
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