James Matthews, FNP
NPI 1710437744 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Matthews, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1710437744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710437744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP130445 (TX)
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
9 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
477 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 | 255 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 222 | $78 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $53–$78 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 401 | 160 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 215 | 101 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 142 | 53 |
| Pregabalin | 126 | 48 |
| Methocarbamol | 122 | 46 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 61 | 28 |
| Lidocaine/Prilocainebrand: Lidocaine-Prilocaine | 48 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$374 across 18 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
- 2016-10-13
- Last updated
- 2022-01-28
- Certified
- 2022-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Matthews's NPI number?
- James Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710437744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Matthews's specialty?
- James Matthews is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Matthews located?
- James Matthews's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8952.
- What is James Matthews's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Matthews is (254) 297-0515.
- Does James Matthews accept Medicare?
- James Matthews is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Matthews's NPI active?
- Yes — James Matthews's NPI (1710437744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.