James Vu, MD, MPH
NPI 1497450803 · Family Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Vu, MD, MPH is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1497450803).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497450803
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MPH
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 345635 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 | 25 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 34 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 23 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2023-04-04
- Last updated
- 2025-09-08
- Certified
- 2025-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Vu's NPI number?
- James Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497450803, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Vu's specialty?
- James Vu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Vu located?
- James Vu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 200, Metairie, LA 70006-3004.
- What is James Vu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Vu is (504) 454-7878.
- Does James Vu accept Medicare?
- James Vu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Vu's NPI active?
- Yes — James Vu's NPI (1497450803) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.