James Ben Renfroe, MD
Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
James Ben Renfroe is a Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist based in Gulf Breeze, FL with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
James Ben Renfroe, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 38+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 851dNPPES updated 2024-01-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 300, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-4458
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
62
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
43
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
555
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $202k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$5.5k received from industry
54 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 Ben Renfroe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 22, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084N0402X
Education & Training
University of South Alabama College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Mailing address
Po Box 280, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0280
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Care With James Ben Renfroe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Ben Renfroe for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gulf Breeze 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 Ben Renfroe
Dr. Renfroe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gulf Breeze, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (850) 932-5055.
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 Ben Renfroe
Practice Location
400 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Ste 300, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-4458
Mailing Address
Po Box 280, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0280
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