James Tinkelenberg, PA-C
NPI 1205978392 · Physician Assistant · Mad River, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Tinkelenberg, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Mad River, CA (NPI 1205978392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205978392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19044 (CA)
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
19 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
75 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 75 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 198 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 196 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 196 | 45 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 193 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 181 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 138 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 6 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
- 2007-02-13
- Last updated
- 2014-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Tinkelenberg's NPI number?
- James Tinkelenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205978392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Tinkelenberg's specialty?
- James Tinkelenberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Tinkelenberg located?
- James Tinkelenberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 321 Van Duzen Rd, Mad River, CA 95526-9508.
- What is James Tinkelenberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Tinkelenberg is (707) 574-6616.
- Does James Tinkelenberg accept Medicare?
- James Tinkelenberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Tinkelenberg's NPI active?
- Yes — James Tinkelenberg's NPI (1205978392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.