James Belue, M.D.
NPI 1871520023 · Family Medicine Physician · Ruston, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Belue, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Ruston, LA (NPI 1871520023).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871520023
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4173R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 36 | 14 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 34 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 31 | — |
| Glipizide | 30 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 29 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$230 across 13 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
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2010-05-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Belue's NPI number?
- James Belue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871520023, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Belue's specialty?
- James Belue is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Belue located?
- James Belue's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 South Vienna St, Ruston, LA 71270.
- What is James Belue's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Belue is (318) 251-3774.
- Does James Belue accept Medicare?
- James Belue is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Belue's NPI active?
- Yes — James Belue's NPI (1871520023) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.