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DR. JAMES TIDWELL MD, MPH
NPI 1114920600
Ophthalmology in La Mesa, CA

Active since May 27, 2005
9480 EL TEJADO RD, LA MESA, CA 91941(619) 696-9800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James Tidwell Md, Mph NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES TIDWELL MD, MPH (NPI 1114920600) is an individual ophthalmology provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (G047644) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114920600
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES TIDWELLCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address9480 EL TEJADO RDLa Mesa, CA 91941-4462
Mailing Address9480 El Tejado RdLa Mesa, CA 91941-4462
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1114920600 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in CA · G047644
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
9480 EL TEJADO RD, La Mesa, CA 91941

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What is James Tidwell's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tidwell is 1114920600. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is James Tidwell located?

James Tidwell practices at 9480 El Tejado Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941. The listed phone number is (619) 696-9800.

What is James Tidwell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tidwell was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.