Tess James, FNP
NPI 1942699863 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Matthews, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tess James, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Matthews, NC (NPI 1942699863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942699863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5007418 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
104 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 | 90 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 14 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$123 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 36 | 16 |
| Spironolactone | 20 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 18 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 12 |
| Pen Needle, Diabeticbrand: Ultra-Fine Micro Pen Needle | 15 | — |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248Phone: (704) 304-6070
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-0720
- 8800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300Phone: (704) 863-6241
- 10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407Phone: (704) 667-7070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-01-15
- Last updated
- 2024-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tess James's NPI number?
- Tess James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942699863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tess James's specialty?
- Tess James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tess James located?
- Tess James's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Healing Way, Matthews, NC 28104-5159.
- What is Tess James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tess James is (980) 993-1840.
- Does Tess James accept Medicare?
- Tess James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tess James's NPI active?
- Yes — Tess James's NPI (1942699863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.