James Gutierrez, MD
NPI 1205271442 · Neurology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Gutierrez, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1205271442).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205271442
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60799497 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
511 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 136 | $152 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 112 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 67 | $192 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 47 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 164 | 57 |
| Pregabalin | 67 | 15 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 63 | 16 |
| Memantine Hcl | 61 | 21 |
| Carbamazepine | 41 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 31 | — |
| Citalopram Hydrobromide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$764 across 37 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
- 2013-05-01
- Last updated
- 2021-04-08
- Certified
- 2021-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Gutierrez's NPI number?
- James Gutierrez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205271442, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Gutierrez's specialty?
- James Gutierrez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Gutierrez located?
- James Gutierrez's practice location on file with NPPES is 9505 S Steele St, Tacoma, WA 98444-1858.
- What is James Gutierrez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Gutierrez is (253) 597-6800.
- Does James Gutierrez accept Medicare?
- James Gutierrez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Gutierrez's NPI active?
- Yes — James Gutierrez's NPI (1205271442) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.