James Morris Winkley, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
James Morris Winkley is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lexington, KY with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in psychiatry & neurology, James Morris Winkley, M.D. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Lexington. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 38% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2101 Nicholasville Rd Suite 204, Lexington, KY 40503-2518
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.51/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.77%
Kentucky avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Kentucky0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.2%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
521
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
795
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,657
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6.56M
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$119.4k received from industry
390 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 Morris Winkley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 15, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
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
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Mailing address
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Suite 202, Lexington, KY 40517-3062
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With James Morris Winkley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with James Morris Winkley for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lexington 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 Morris Winkley
Dr. Winkley is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lexington, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (859) 260-4330.
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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Contact James Morris Winkley
Practice Location
2101 Nicholasville Rd Suite 204, Lexington, KY 40503-2518
Mailing Address
4071 Tates Creek Centre Dr Suite 202, Lexington, KY 40517-3062
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