Ernest James, MD
NPI 1568438745 · Family Medicine Physician · Kenner, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ernest James, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Kenner, LA (NPI 1568438745).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568438745
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.025871 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
135 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 62 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 29 | $167 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 26 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 18 | $110 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (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 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 213 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 196 | 28 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 138 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 118 | 16 |
| Potassium Chloride | 118 | 18 |
| Famotidine | 112 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 107 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2024-09-10
- Certified
- 2024-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ernest James's NPI number?
- Ernest James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568438745, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ernest James's specialty?
- Ernest James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ernest James located?
- Ernest James's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065-2489.
- What is Ernest James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ernest James is (504) 464-2940.
- Does Ernest James accept Medicare?
- Ernest James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ernest James's NPI active?
- Yes — Ernest James's NPI (1568438745) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.