JAMES SAFRITHIS
NPI 1568907483
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Michigan City, IN

Active since January 02, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
301 W HOMER ST, MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360(219) 879-8511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2024, Jan 2, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About James Safrithis NPPES

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

JAMES SAFRITHIS (NPI 1568907483) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Michigan City, Indiana, licensed in Illinois (209015493) and active in the NPI registry since January 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568907483
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES SAFRITHIS
Location Address301 W HOMER STMichigan City, IN 46360-4358
Mailing Address1403 Eisenhower Ave, Apt 203Valparaiso, IN 46383-0013 · (312) 342-3755
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJanuary 2, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2024
✔ NPI 1568907483 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 209015493✔ Licensed in IN · 28226016A
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
301 W HOMER ST, Michigan City, IN 46360

Accepted Insurance

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

James Safrithis 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 ID5890078299
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170209000773, I20220913000582
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show James Safrithis reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
3500 FRANCISCAN WAY
Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
204 LEGACY PLZ W
La Porte, IN 46350
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
900 I ST
La Porte, IN 46350
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
600 GRANT ST
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
10220 WICKER AVE, SUITE 3
Saint John, IN 46373
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
500 ARCADE AVE STE 100
Elkhart, IN 46514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
800 E CARPENTER ST
Springfield, IL 62769
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161, SUITE 200
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD STE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 735 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2000 E LAMAR BLVD, SUITE 400
Arlington, TX 76006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 287 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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46360 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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.

83.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.19
Improvement Activities40

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.

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Dietitian, Registered
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Rehabilitation Unit
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Physical Therapist
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Dietitian, Registered
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360
Physical Therapy Assistant
301 W HOMER ST
MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

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 Safrithis's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Safrithis is 1568907483. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 2, 2017.

Where is James Safrithis located?

James Safrithis practices at 301 W Homer St, Michigan City, IN 46360. The listed phone number is (219) 879-8511.

What is James Safrithis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is James Safrithis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Safrithis 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 Safrithis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Safrithis reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: La Porte County Anesthesia Associates LLC (Michigan City, IN), Centers For Pain Control, Inc (La Porte, IN), Jebs Anesthesia Consultants, LLC (La Porte, IN), Redreef Anesthesia Associates Chartered Indiana LLC (Gary, IN), Stat Anesthesia Specialists Ltd (Saint John, IN) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Safrithis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Safrithis accept?

Health plans from CareSource list James Safrithis 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 Safrithis was last updated on April 1, 2024. 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.