DR. JAMES L. BRANDES M.D.
NPI 1417985334
Anesthesiology in Greenbrae, CA

Active since June 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
250 BON AIR RD, GREENBRAE, CA 94904(415) 925-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James L. Brandes M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES L. BRANDES M.D. (NPI 1417985334) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Greenbrae, California, licensed in California (A72076) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417985334
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES L. BRANDESCredential: M.D.
Location Address250 BON AIR RDGreenbrae, CA 94904
Mailing AddressPo Box 527Larkspur, CA 94977-0527 · (888) 991-1101 · Fax (903) 787-5854
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 2018
✔ NPI 1417985334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A72076
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
250 BON AIR RD, Greenbrae, CA 94904

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00A720760CA

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 L. Brandes 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 ID7214935121
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061130000468
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Brandes reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,544 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,645 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 723 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 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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732
This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
13 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
12 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Internal Medicine
250 BON AIR RD, 3RD FLOOR
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Rehabilitation Practitioner
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Counselor (Mental Health)
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Advanced Practice Midwife
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904
Registered Nurse
250 BON AIR RD
GREENBRAE, CA 94904

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 Brandes's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Brandes is 1417985334. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2006.

Where is James Brandes located?

James Brandes practices at 250 Bon Air Rd, Greenbrae, CA 94904. The listed phone number is (415) 925-2000.

What is James Brandes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Brandes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Brandes 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Brandes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Brandes reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ucsf Medical Group Business Services (San Francisco, CA), University Of California San Francisco (San Francisco, CA) and University Anesthesia Medical Group (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 Brandes'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 Brandes was last updated on May 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.