DR. G. JAMES AVERY II
NPI 1154340289
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Francisco, CA

Active since July 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109(415) 600-5780(415) 931-0120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 28, 2020, Aug 20, 2019, Jan 9, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. G. James Avery Ii NPPES

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

DR. G. JAMES AVERY II (NPI 1154340289) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (G38981) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154340289
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. G. JAMES AVERY II
Location Address1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5San Francisco, CA 94109-6920
Mailing Address325 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022-1408
Fax(415) 931-0120
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 28, 2020
✔ NPI 1154340289 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G38981
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5, San Francisco, CA 94109

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. G. James Avery Ii is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 G. Avery reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Multi-Specialty
12 CAMINO ENCINAS
Orinda, CA 94563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94109 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
$202.35 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $50.58 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Nurse Practitioner
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Surgery
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1100 VAN NESS AVE FL 5
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94109

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 G. Avery's NPI number?

The NPI number for G. Avery is 1154340289. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2006.

Where is G. Avery located?

G. Avery practices at 1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5, San Francisco, CA 94109. The listed phone number is (415) 600-5780.

What is G. Avery's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is G. Avery enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. G. Avery is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for G. Avery's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), G. Avery reassigns Medicare benefits to Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Orinda, CA). 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 G. Avery'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 G. Avery was last updated on May 28, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.