James Nigro, MD
NPI 1629043419 · Specialist · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nigro, MD is a Specialist provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1629043419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629043419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J9244 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
879 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 269 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 173 | $91 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 110 | $47 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 84 | $112 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 72 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluocinonide | 54 | 41 |
| Ketoconazole | 42 | 25 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 42 | 36 |
| Hydrocortisone | 25 | 21 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 24 | 18 |
| Mupirocin | 23 | 21 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 21 | — |
| Fluorouracil | 15 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$502 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
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2019-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nigro's NPI number?
- James Nigro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629043419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nigro's specialty?
- James Nigro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Nigro located?
- James Nigro's practice location on file with NPPES is 7737 Sw Fwy, Houston, TX 77074-1807.
- What is James Nigro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nigro is (713) 981-4444.
- Does James Nigro accept Medicare?
- James Nigro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nigro's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nigro's NPI (1629043419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.