James B Whitworth, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
James B Whitworth is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Billings, MT with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 35 years in psychiatry & neurology, James B Whitworth, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Billings. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with schizophrenia, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in Montana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1245 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0122
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.4%
Montana avg: 85 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.6 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in MontanaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
106
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
182
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,234
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $750k
Percentile rankings compared against 214 reporting peers in Montana.
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 Schizophrenia, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
Po Box 219, Billings, MT 59103-0219
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James B Whitworth
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James B Whitworth for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Billings 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 B Whitworth
Dr. Whitworth is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Billings, MT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (406) 252-5658.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact James B Whitworth
Practice Location
1245 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0122
Mailing Address
Po Box 219, Billings, MT 59103-0219
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