James Kwako, MD
NPI 1396784567 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Barbara, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kwako, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Barbara, CA (NPI 1396784567).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396784567
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C37727 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,295 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 804 | $127 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 623 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 575 | $90 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 169 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 69 | $166 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 211 | 62 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 122 | 18 |
| Alprazolam | 108 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 98 | 27 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | 92 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 75 | 15 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2009-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kwako's NPI number?
- James Kwako's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396784567, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kwako's specialty?
- James Kwako is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Kwako located?
- James Kwako's practice location on file with NPPES is 1805 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-2884.
- What is James Kwako's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kwako is (805) 565-3959.
- Does James Kwako accept Medicare?
- James Kwako is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kwako's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kwako's NPI (1396784567) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.