James Golden, ACNP-BC
NPI 1154659688 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Golden, ACNP-BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1154659688).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154659688
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ACNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP118424 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 62 | $40 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $104 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 40 | $12 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 29 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 18 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 137 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 96 | 32 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 86 | 30 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 85 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 69 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 68 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-11-20
- Last updated
- 2019-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Golden's NPI number?
- James Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154659688, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Golden's specialty?
- James Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Golden located?
- James Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 3514 21st St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1210.
- What is James Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Golden is (806) 725-1801.
- Does James Golden accept Medicare?
- James Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — James Golden's NPI (1154659688) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.