James Hutcherson, NP-C
NPI 1477756542 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Guntersville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hutcherson, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Guntersville, AL (NPI 1477756542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477756542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-102665 (AL)
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
451 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 158 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $96 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 80 | $11 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 38 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 19 | $33 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 121 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 230 | 173 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 225 | 171 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 190 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | 139 | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 133 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 129 | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 120 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$246 across 13 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
- 2007-06-07
- Last updated
- 2014-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hutcherson's NPI number?
- James Hutcherson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477756542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hutcherson's specialty?
- James Hutcherson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Hutcherson located?
- James Hutcherson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2017 Obrig Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976-2156.
- What is James Hutcherson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hutcherson is (256) 582-2324.
- Does James Hutcherson accept Medicare?
- James Hutcherson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hutcherson's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hutcherson's NPI (1477756542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.