James Mwatibo, MD
NPI 1710975487 · Family Medicine Physician · Lafayette, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Mwatibo, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lafayette, LA (NPI 1710975487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710975487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14561R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
874 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 307 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 178 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 99 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 78 | $83 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 64 | $3 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians a |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 149 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 482 | 131 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 345 | 92 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 291 | 77 |
| Omeprazole | 269 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 263 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 258 | 69 |
| Metformin Hcl | 242 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$874 across 42 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
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2022-06-30
- Certified
- 2022-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Mwatibo's NPI number?
- James Mwatibo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710975487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Mwatibo's specialty?
- James Mwatibo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Mwatibo located?
- James Mwatibo's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 320, Lafayette, LA 70506-4693.
- What is James Mwatibo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Mwatibo is (337) 470-3120.
- Does James Mwatibo accept Medicare?
- James Mwatibo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Mwatibo's NPI active?
- Yes — James Mwatibo's NPI (1710975487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.