Melvin Wade James, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Melvin Wade James is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Jacksonville, NC with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Melvin Wade James, APRN practices as part of a group psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner practice in Jacksonville, NC. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 2010), he has been practicing for over 16 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 51dNPPES updated 2026-04-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
200 Tarpon Trl, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5287
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
207
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
286
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,249
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
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.
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.6k received from industry
238 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Melvin Wade James's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 1, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Melvin Wade James
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melvin Wade James for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Jacksonville 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 Melvin Wade James
NPI records show Dr. James as active with telehealth listed in Jacksonville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 938-1114.
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 Melvin Wade James
Practice Location
200 Tarpon Trl, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5287
Mailing Address
200 Tarpon Trl, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5287
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