James Felder Selph, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

James Felder Selph is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Columbia, SC with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(803) 434-8050Columbia, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James Felder Selph, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 24+ years, working in group practice. A University of South Florida College of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.33/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 79 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in SCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Columbia24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1857dNPPES updated 2021-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 420, Columbia, SC 29203-8004

Fax: (803) 933-3005
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in South Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

99.33/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.7 pts)

Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

92.8%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)

Better than 86% of reporting doctors in South Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

552

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

231

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,947

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $416k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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 Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+38%)51%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
38%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+7%)37%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$512 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Felder Selph's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.50 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    University of South Florida College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

University of South Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 743904, Atlanta, GA 30374-3904

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Felder Selph

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Felder Selph for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Columbia 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 Felder Selph

NPI records show Dr. Selph as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (803) 434-8050.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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