Weldon G. James, MD
Weldon G. James is a Family Medicine specialist based in Las Vegas, NV with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Weldon G. James, MD has been part of the Las Vegas medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4275 Burnham Ave Ste 340, Las Vegas, NV 89119-5400
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.49%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)
1.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in NevadaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
550
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,491
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $282k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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.
$523 received from industry
11 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 Weldon G. James's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 17, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
6355 S Buffalo Dr Fl 3, Las Vegas, NV 89113-2133
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Weldon G. James
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Weldon G. James for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Las Vegas 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 Weldon G. James
NPI records show Dr. James as active with telehealth listed in Las Vegas, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (702) 734-6363.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Weldon G. James
Practice Location
4275 Burnham Ave Ste 340, Las Vegas, NV 89119-5400
Mailing Address
6355 S Buffalo Dr Fl 3, Las Vegas, NV 89113-2133
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