Catherine James, NP-C
NPI 1659041010 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine James, NP-C is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1659041010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659041010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 65229 (NM)
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 tenure25% of score
4 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
185 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 | 60 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $94 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 30 | $39 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 20 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 15 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 66 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 101 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 66 | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 65 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 63 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 18 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$768 across 62 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
- 2021-09-16
- Last updated
- 2023-09-05
- Certified
- 2023-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine James's NPI number?
- Catherine James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659041010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine James's specialty?
- Catherine James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine James located?
- Catherine James's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Encino Pl Ne Ste D7, Albuquerque, NM 87102-2644.
- What is Catherine James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine James is (505) 207-6526.
- Does Catherine James accept Medicare?
- Catherine James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine James's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine James's NPI (1659041010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.