R James White, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
R James White is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester, NY with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
With over 29 years in internal medicine, R James White, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Rochester. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, heart failure, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 80.94/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 18% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2325dNPPES updated 2020-01-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave Box Med, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.94/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
144
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
292
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,898
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $15.10M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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, Heart Failure, and High Cholesterol.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$48.0k received from industry
66 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 R James White's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With R James White
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with R James White for blood pressure monitoring, heart failure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Rochester 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 R James White
NPI records show Dr. White as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (585) 275-4861.
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 R James White
Practice Location
601 Elmwood Ave Box Med, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address
601 Elmwood Ave Box Med, Rochester, NY 14642-0001
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