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DR. JAMES SAUNDERS M.D.
NPI 1164838181
Emergency Medicine in San Jose, CA

Active since July 10, 2014PECOS Enrolled
124 BOSTON AVE, SAN JOSE, CA 95128(630) 200-4695 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 31, 2023, Aug 25, 2020, Apr 10, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. James Saunders M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES SAUNDERS M.D. (NPI 1164838181) is an individual emergency medicine provider in San Jose, California, licensed in California (A162819) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Brooklyn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164838181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES SAUNDERSCredential: M.D.
Location Address124 BOSTON AVESan Jose, CA 95128-1944
Mailing Address124 Boston AveSan Jose, CA 95128-1944 · (630) 200-4695
Phone(630) 200-4695
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1164838181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A162819✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-00617
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
124 BOSTON AVE, San Jose, CA 95128
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14802 10th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219-2916 · Phone (718) 283-6029

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. James Saunders M.d. 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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show James Saunders reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

County Of Santa Clara
0.5 mi
Clinic/Center
2100 FOREST AVE
San Jose, CA 95128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1588721500 (California), NPI 1629301346 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073265914 (408) 454-2626
Cep America - California
4.9 mi
Emergency Medicine
815 POLLARD RD
Los Gatos, CA 95032
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,323 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457306979 (408) 378-6131
Nes Western Group, A Professional Corporation
23 mi
Emergency Medicine
27200 CALAROGA AVE
Hayward, CA 94545
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588249569 (510) 264-4000
California Emergency Associates A California Medical Corporation
42 mi
Emergency Medicine
845 JACKSON ST
San Francisco, CA 94133
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 27 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437611936 (415) 677-2300

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 3

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 office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
58 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
30 services30 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95128 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$121.77 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $30.44 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

VALLEY PHYSICIANS SERVICES
Clinic/Center
124 BOSTON AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128
Santa Clara County (630) 200-4695

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 Saunders's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Saunders is 1164838181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2014.

Where is James Saunders located?

James Saunders practices at 124 Boston Ave, San Jose, CA 95128. The listed phone number is (630) 200-4695.

What is James Saunders's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is James Saunders enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Saunders is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Saunders's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Saunders reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: County Of Santa Clara (San Jose, CA), Cep America - California (Los Gatos, CA), Nes Western Group, A Professional Corporation (Hayward, CA) and California Emergency Associates A California Medical Corporation (San Francisco, CA). Each 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 Saunders'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 Saunders was last updated on October 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.