James Leath, FNP-C
NPI 1528541489 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Longview, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Leath, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Longview, TX (NPI 1528541489).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528541489
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP138718 (TX)
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 tenure25% of score
7 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
19 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 | 19 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$74 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 285 | 114 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 216 | 99 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 176 | 77 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 75 | 21 |
| Omeprazole | 53 | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 40 | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 37 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$439 across 16 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
- 2018-09-07
- Last updated
- 2025-09-29
- Certified
- 2025-09-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Leath's NPI number?
- James Leath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528541489, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Leath's specialty?
- James Leath is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Leath located?
- James Leath's practice location on file with NPPES is 912 Walnut Hill Dr, Longview, TX 75605-5052.
- What is James Leath's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Leath is (903) 291-6300.
- Does James Leath accept Medicare?
- James Leath is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Leath's NPI active?
- Yes — James Leath's NPI (1528541489) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.