James Cooksey, FNP
NPI 1497241285 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Meridian, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cooksey, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Meridian, MS (NPI 1497241285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497241285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 902783 (MS)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,088 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 | 656 | $70 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 477 | $5 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 259 | $52 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Ultraviolet Radiation With Tar Or Petroleum Jelly Application96910 | 212 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 127 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,076 across 50 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 (1)
- 908 Municipal DrBrandon, MS 39042-2973Phone: (769) 241-1600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-05
- Last updated
- 2023-12-06
- Certified
- 2023-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cooksey's NPI number?
- James Cooksey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497241285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cooksey's specialty?
- James Cooksey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Cooksey located?
- James Cooksey's practice location on file with NPPES is 1312 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301.
- What is James Cooksey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cooksey is (601) 282-1424.
- Does James Cooksey accept Medicare?
- James Cooksey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cooksey's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cooksey's NPI (1497241285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.