DR. JAMES JOSEPH GUGGER JR.
NPI 1053705988
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Rochester, NY

Active since March 28, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 278984, ROCHESTER, NY 14642(585) 341-7500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2025, Aug 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. James Joseph Gugger Jr. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES JOSEPH GUGGER JR. (NPI 1053705988) is an individual neurology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (332381) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053705988
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES JOSEPH GUGGER JR.
Location Address601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 278984Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Mailing Address601 Elmwood Ave Box 278984Rochester, NY 14642-0001
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2025
NPI 1053705988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses Licensed in NY · 332381 Licensed in PA · MD467022
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 278984, Rochester, NY 14642

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

Dr. James Joseph Gugger Jr. 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 ID1759600356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241028000908
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 2

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.

Measurement of brain wave activity with video (veeg), 12-26 hours with review and report by health care professional 95720
This procedure monitors brain wave activity over 12-26 hours using Video EEG (VEEG). It involves recording brain waves and video to detect irregularities. A healthcare professional will review the data and provide a report. It's non-invasive and safe.
23 services16 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Strong Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330285
Location601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14642 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

85.48/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality73.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 278984
ROCHESTER, NY 14642
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
601 ELMWOOD AVE BOX 278984
ROCHESTER, NY 14642

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 Gugger's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Gugger is 1053705988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2015.

Where is James Gugger located?

James Gugger practices at 601 Elmwood Ave Box 278984, Rochester, NY 14642. The listed phone number is (585) 341-7500.

What is James Gugger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is James Gugger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Gugger 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.

Is James Gugger affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Gugger is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Gugger was last updated on May 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.