James C Vestal, MD
James C Vestal is an Urology specialist based in Arlington, TX with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see James C Vestal, MD in person in Arlington or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (class of 1986), he has been practicing for over 40 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.61/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 21% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5005 S Cooper St Ste 250, Arlington, TX 76017-5996
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202379.61/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.03%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
4.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
566
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
418
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,159
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7.91M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Cancer.
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37.4k received from industry
113 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very 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 C Vestal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Texas a & M University System, Hsc, College of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
5001 S Cooper St Ste 201, Arlington, TX 76017-5993
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With James C Vestal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James C Vestal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Arlington 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 C Vestal
Dr. Vestal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Arlington, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (866) 367-8768.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5005 S Cooper St Ste 250, Arlington, TX 76017-5996
Mailing Address
5001 S Cooper St Ste 201, Arlington, TX 76017-5993
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