Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Mwatibo, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Lafayette, LA

  • NPI 1710975487
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 320
Lafayette, LA 705064693
(337) 470-3120
fax (337) 470-2320
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 708166038

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 30, 2022
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #14561R
Medicaid
LA #1576212

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1710975487. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
827
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$79,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 373 199 $120
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 154 154 $121
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 91 65 $3
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 66 58 $85
G0179 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 47 22 $38
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 35 33 $9
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner 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 and 25 25 $48
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 24 23 $258
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 12 12 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 29 peers in this city , average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 7.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$874
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $133.43
Novo Nordisk Inc 6 $103.25
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $68.41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 4 $68.16
Ardelyx, Inc. 3 $68.13
PFIZER INC. 3 $52.02
Exact Sciences Corporation 3 $51.13
ABBVIE INC. 2 $50.87
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC 3 $50.38
Dexcom, Inc. 2 $39.51
Abbott Laboratories 2 $36.38
Astellas Pharma US Inc 2 $33.38
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $24.11
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $22.61
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $21.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$874

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,122
Patients
892
Total drug cost
$43,675
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 451 121 $3,147
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Generic 295 70 $4,448
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 257 73 $1,104
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 252 88 $2,359
Metformin Hcl Generic 238 74 $2,018
Losartan Potassium Generic 232 73 $2,637
Gabapentin Generic 229 56 $3,940
Omeprazole Generic 190 59 $2,704
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 188 59 $1,788
Potassium Chloride Generic 173 48 $3,671

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Mwatibo's medical specialty?
Dr. James Mwatibo practices Family Medicine Physician in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Dr. James Mwatibo practice?
Dr. James Mwatibo practices at 501 W Saint Mary Blvd Ste 320, Lafayette, LA 705064693. Office phone: 3374703120.
What is Dr. James Mwatibo's NPI?
Dr. James Mwatibo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710975487, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Mwatibo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Mwatibo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Mwatibo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (HCPCS 82962). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.