Phyllis Merritt-James, NP
NPI 1588790877 · Nurse Practitioner · Smithfield, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Phyllis Merritt-James, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Smithfield, NC (NPI 1588790877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588790877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201878 (NC)
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 tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 124 | 44 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 68 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 54 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 51 | 20 |
| Allopurinol | 46 | 16 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$197 across 6 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)
- 3700 Barrett Dr Ste 200Raleigh, NC 27609-7213Phone: (919) 231-3966Fax: (919) 231-3912
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-23
- Last updated
- 2024-09-18
- Certified
- 2024-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Phyllis Merritt-James's NPI number?
- Phyllis Merritt-James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588790877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Phyllis Merritt-James's specialty?
- Phyllis Merritt-James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Phyllis Merritt-James located?
- Phyllis Merritt-James's practice location on file with NPPES is 545 E Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577-3923.
- What is Phyllis Merritt-James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Phyllis Merritt-James is (919) 876-7807.
- Does Phyllis Merritt-James accept Medicare?
- Phyllis Merritt-James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Phyllis Merritt-James's NPI active?
- Yes — Phyllis Merritt-James's NPI (1588790877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.