James Kuster, APN
NPI 1295252781 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Boulder, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kuster, APN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Boulder, CO (NPI 1295252781).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295252781
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN.1627358 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 59 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 33 |
| Aripiprazole | 21 |
| Alprazolam | 20 |
| Risperidone | 14 |
| Deutetrabenazinebrand: Austedo | 13 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphet Er | 12 |
| Eszopiclone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$49 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1100 Balsam AveBoulder, CO 80304-3404Phone: (303) 440-2277Fax: (303) 440-2353
- 360 Peak One Dr Ste 100Frisco, CO 80443-5948Phone: (970) 668-4040
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-24
- Last updated
- 2023-03-02
- Certified
- 2023-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kuster's NPI number?
- James Kuster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295252781, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kuster's specialty?
- James Kuster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Kuster located?
- James Kuster's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Balsam Ave Fl 3, Boulder, CO 80304-3404.
- What is James Kuster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kuster is (303) 440-2277.
- Does James Kuster accept Medicare?
- James Kuster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kuster's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kuster's NPI (1295252781) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.