James Ngugi, FNP-BC
NPI 1720221880 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Van Nuys, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Ngugi, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Van Nuys, CA (NPI 1720221880).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720221880
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18424 (CA)
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
17 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
345 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $84 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 107 | $9 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 21 | $58 |
| Screening Mammography77067 | 13 | $123 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 13 | $31 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 11 | $49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 127 | 48 |
| Benazepril Hcl | 84 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 65 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 62 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 60 | 24 |
| Famotidine | 52 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-19
- Last updated
- 2012-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Ngugi's NPI number?
- James Ngugi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720221880, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Ngugi's specialty?
- James Ngugi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Ngugi located?
- James Ngugi's practice location on file with NPPES is 7515 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
- What is James Ngugi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Ngugi is (818) 947-4026.
- Does James Ngugi accept Medicare?
- James Ngugi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Ngugi's NPI active?
- Yes — James Ngugi's NPI (1720221880) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.