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JAMES CHRISTOPHER BOTTA M.D.
NPI 1669851887
Surgery in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since May 20, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
125 PATERSON ST, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 828-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About James Christopher Botta M.d. NPPES

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

JAMES CHRISTOPHER BOTTA M.D. (NPI 1669851887) is an individual surgery provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10867600) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ocean Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669851887
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CHRISTOPHER BOTTACredential: M.D.
Location Address125 PATERSON STNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1962
Mailing Address116 Brook StWest Sayville, NY 11796-1325 · (631) 664-0158
Phone(732) 828-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2021
✔ NPI 1669851887 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10867600
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
125 PATERSON ST, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 Christopher Botta 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 ID941604409
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210804004072
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Botta reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Rutgers Health-Rwj Neurosurgery Faculty
Same address
Surgery
125 PATERSON ST, SUITE 4100
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 259 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083738637 (732) 235-7757
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
22 mi
Surgical Critical Care
331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215989249 (732) 807-0800

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 9

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
227 services107 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
123 services70 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
64 services64 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
60 services42 patients
Ultrasound scan of chest 76604
An ultrasound scan of the chest is a non-invasive imaging procedure that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures within your chest, such as your heart and lungs. It's a safe, painless method that helps doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions.
24 services24 patients
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 76705
A limited ultrasound scan of the abdomen is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to produce images of the abdominal organs such as the liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, and kidneys. This helps to identify any abnormalities or issues.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Ocean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brick, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number310052
Location425 Jack Martin BlvdBrick, NJ 08724 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Neptune, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310073
Location1945 State Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jfk Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Edison, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310108
Location65 James StreetEdison, NJ 08820 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Southern Ocean Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Manahawkin, NJ
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310113
Location1140 Rt 72 WManahawkin, NJ 08050 · Ocean County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

75.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.65
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.69

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.

DR. RICARDO E VERDINER MD
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
125 PATERSON ST
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-6155
DR. IMRAN KHAN M.D., PH.D.
Internal Medicine
125 PATERSON ST, SUITE 5200
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-6531
RUTGERS HEALTH-RWJ SCLERODERMA PROGRAM
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
125 PATERSON ST, SUITE 5200A
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-7217
DOROTEA DEFRANCESCO PA
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
125 PATERSON ST, SUITE 4100
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-7800
KRISH KHATRI M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
125 PATERSON ST
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-7751
ADEOLA AWOMOLO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
125 PATERSON ST
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (718) 909-4661
DR. MANISH S PATEL MD
Internal Medicine
125 PATERSON ST, ROOM 2330
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 235-6539
FRANK JIANG
Internal Medicine
125 PATERSON ST, CLINICAL ACADEMIC BUILDING - SUITE 5100A
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (832) 235-6968

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 Botta's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Botta is 1669851887. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2015.

Where is James Botta located?

James Botta practices at 125 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 828-3000.

What is James Botta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is James Botta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Botta 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 Botta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Botta reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rutgers Health-Rwj Neurosurgery Faculty (New Brunswick, NJ) and Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ). 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 Botta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Botta accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list James Botta 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.

Is James Botta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Botta is affiliated with Ocean Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Jfk Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Botta was last updated on August 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.