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DR. JAMES H TIETSWORTH M.D.
NPI 1487676714
Ophthalmology in Port Charlotte, FL

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.55/100
CMS Quality Rating
2595 HARBOR BLVD, SUITE 207, PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952(941) 629-3937(941) 627-2281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James H Tietsworth M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES H TIETSWORTH M.D. (NPI 1487676714) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Port Charlotte, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME0069812) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487676714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES H TIETSWORTHCredential: M.D.
Location Address2595 HARBOR BLVD, SUITE 207Port Charlotte, FL 33952-6724
Mailing Address2595 Harbor Blvd, Suite 207Port Charlotte, FL 33952-6724 · (941) 629-3937 · Fax (941) 627-2281
Phone(941) 629-3937
Fax(941) 627-2281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1487676714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME0069812
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.
2595 HARBOR BLVD, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING60939FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified42874ZFL
Medicaid2546622100FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James H Tietsworth M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2668515909
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110308000542
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Tietsworth reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nash Cataract & Laser Institute P A
3.2 mi
Specialist
18401 MURDOCK CIR, SUITE A
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437339397 (941) 629-3937

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
960 services942 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
355 services347 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
307 services246 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
268 services259 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
223 services223 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
195 services166 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33952 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.55/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40
Cost85.19

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
66%270 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
99%270 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
76%68 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
99%275 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
90%50 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
100%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,896 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%366 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
70%92 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%439 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%2,196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 606 patients
Patients tobacco: 93% · 606 patients
11%28 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
99%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
84%2,196 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%2,196 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,645 patients
0%1,645 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

2595 HARBOR BLVD LLC
Assisted Living Facility
2595 HARBOR BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
Charlotte County (941) 769-9100
DR. THOMAS R CIVITELLA M.D.
Ophthalmology
2595 HARBOR BLVD, SUITE 207
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
Charlotte County (941) 629-3937
PARKSIDE ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY COTTAGE
Assisted Living Facility
2595 HARBOR BLVD
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL 33952
Charlotte County (941) 766-7444

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Tietsworth's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Tietsworth is 1487676714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Where is James Tietsworth located?

James Tietsworth practices at 2595 Harbor Blvd Suite 207, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. The listed phone number is (941) 629-3937.

What is James Tietsworth's specialty?

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

Is James Tietsworth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Tietsworth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Tietsworth's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Tietsworth reassigns Medicare benefits to Nash Cataract & Laser Institute P A (Port Charlotte, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Tietsworth's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Tietsworth was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.