James Wisler, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(614) 323-7900Wake Forest, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James Wisler, M.D. has been part of the Wake Forest medical community since 2009 in group practice. Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine (class of 2009), he has been practicing for over 17 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 84 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Wake Forest17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 3605dNPPES updated 2016-06-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1121 Warmoven St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-4647

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.1%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

1,526

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

749

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,189

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $860k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+11%)33%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$3 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Wisler's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2009

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

Ohio State University College of Medicine (Class of 2009)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710-4000

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With James Wisler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Wisler for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Wake Forest 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 Wisler

NPI records show Dr. Wisler as active with telehealth listed in Wake Forest, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (614) 323-7900.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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