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DR. JAMES V LETTERA M.D.
NPI 1700825593
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Fairfield, CT

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
94.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 112, FAIRFIELD, CT 06825(203) 382-1900(203) 382-0019 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. James V Lettera M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES V LETTERA M.D. (NPI 1700825593) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Fairfield, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (025871) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700825593
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES V LETTERACredential: M.D.
Location Address501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 112Fairfield, CT 06825-4867
Mailing Address501 Kings Hwy E, Suite 112Fairfield, CT 06825-4867 · (203) 382-1900 · Fax (203) 382-0019
Phone(203) 382-1900
Fax(203) 382-0019
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2010
✔ NPI 1700825593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 025871
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.
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License 025871 (CT)
501 KINGS HWY E, Fairfield, CT 06825
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Other Identifiers 7

OtherZS185CT · Oxford
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified770000023CT
Other0V5163CT · Health Net
Medicare UPINB39531CT
Medicaid001258714CT
Other525871CT · Connecticare
Other010025871CT01CT · Anthem Blue Cross

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 V Lettera 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

3

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

Connecticut Vascular Surgical Associates, PC
9.3 mi
Vascular Surgery
100 BEARD SAWMILL RD STE 250
Shelton, CT 06484
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801805403 (203) 922-7870
Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct, Inc.
20 mi
Internal Medicine
24 HOSPITAL AVE
Danbury, CT 06810
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 818 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407898117 (203) 739-7742
Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC
51 mi
Internal Medicine
45 READE PLACE
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 638 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437358033 (845) 475-9661

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06825 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
$183.10 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $45.77 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

94.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.26
Promoting Interoperability100
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.

DR. PAUL DEAN DEMARTINI M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 112
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 382-1900
CULTIV
Behavior Technician
501 KINGS HWY E
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (888) 514-0714
ERIC I GENTRY MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 204
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 610-6300
DAVID H BUSHELL MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 204
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 610-6300
WOMEN'S QUALITY CARE INC.
Specialist
501 KINGS HWY E, SUITE 202
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 367-2273
CATHLEEN M AZARIGIAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
501 KINGS HWY E
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 330-0248
COASTAL SEDATION SPECIALISTS LLC
Dentist (Dentist Anesthesiologist)
501 KINGS HWY E
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (860) 561-1233
FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Local Education Agency (LEA)
501 KINGS HWY E
FAIRFIELD, CT 06825
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 255-8378

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 Lettera's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Lettera is 1700825593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006.

Where is James Lettera located?

James Lettera practices at 501 Kings Hwy E Suite 112, Fairfield, CT 06825. The listed phone number is (203) 382-1900.

What is James Lettera's specialty?

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

Is James Lettera enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Lettera's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Lettera reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Connecticut Vascular Surgical Associates, PC (Shelton, CT), Nuvance Health Medical Practice Ct, Inc. (Danbury, CT) and Nuvance Health Medical Practice PC (Poughkeepsie, NY). 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 Lettera'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 Lettera was last updated on November 17, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.