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MR. JAMES PAUL GAY APRN
NPI 1992823272
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Lake Charles, LA

Active since March 26, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
302 W MCNEESE ST, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 310-0153(318) 253-7299 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 19, 2016, Jan 22, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mr. James Paul Gay Aprn NPPES

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

MR. JAMES PAUL GAY APRN (NPI 1992823272) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP05189) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992823272
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES PAUL GAYCredential: APRN
Location Address302 W MCNEESE STLake Charles, LA 70605-5604
Mailing Address2125 Basile Eunice HighwayBasile, LA 70515-0000 · (337) 329-5060
Phone(337) 310-0153
Fax(318) 253-7299
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 19, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1992823272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP05189
302 W MCNEESE ST, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Mr. James Paul Gay Aprn Np Psych

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. James Paul Gay Aprn 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 ID3577661982
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070608000289
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
5,967 services2,159 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
1,400 services609 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
99 services99 patients
Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99304
An initial nursing facility visit is a daily check-up to monitor your health status. This service, lasting typically 25 minutes, involves a nurse assessing your overall wellbeing, discussing concerns, and updating your care plan as needed.
94 services93 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70605 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.15
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

KRISTIN ATTAWAY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
302 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 991-9276
KAYLEIGH GLYNN PERLOTTO LRT/CTRS, CDP
Recreation Therapist
302 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 474-7581
OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF LAKE CHARLES LLC
Psychiatric Hospital
302 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 474-7581
OCEANS ROG LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
302 W MCNEESE ST
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
Calcasieu Parish (337) 210-4477

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 Gay's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Gay is 1992823272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2007. The provider is also known as Mr. James Paul Gay Aprn Np Psych.

Where is James Gay located?

James Gay practices at 302 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 310-0153.

What is James Gay's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is James Gay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Gay 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.

What insurance does James Gay accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list James Gay as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Gay was last updated on February 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.