James L Ray, MD

Family Medicine

(478) 237-9928Swainsboro, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across GA can see James L Ray, MD in person in Swainsboro or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 1969), he has been practicing for over 57 years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 628 Family Medicine providers in GASee all Family Medicine in Swainsboro57+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5922dNPPES updated 2010-02-17 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

401 W Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401-3110

Fax: (478) 237-4517
CMS Clinical Data

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 = better

4.59%

Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)

4.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

14

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

646

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

19,476

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $993k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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

$206 received from industry

12 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 L Ray'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 · 1969

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. 57 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 1969)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 1330, Swainsboro, GA 30401-1330

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With James L Ray

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James L Ray for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Swainsboro 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 Ray

Dr. Ray is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Swainsboro, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (478) 237-9928.

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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