Matthew James, PA-C
NPI 1609228477 · Physician Assistant · Houma, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew James, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Houma, LA (NPI 1609228477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609228477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 302031 (LA)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
370 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 98 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $98 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 66 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $131 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 44 | $11 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 39 | 36 |
| Azithromycin | 37 | 37 |
| Mupirocin | 36 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 25 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 27 |
| Molnupiravirbrand: Lagevrio (eua) | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-05
- Last updated
- 2016-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew James's NPI number?
- Matthew James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609228477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew James's specialty?
- Matthew James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Matthew James located?
- Matthew James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1990 Industrial Blvd, Houma, LA 70363-7055.
- What is Matthew James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew James is (985) 868-9300.
- Does Matthew James accept Medicare?
- Matthew James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew James's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew James's NPI (1609228477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.