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DR. JAMES A. WESTERVELT M.D.
NPI 1851387906
Surgery in St Petersburg, FL

Active since September 23, 2005PECOS Enrolled
601 7TH ST S STE 495, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701(727) 289-5980(727) 289-5980 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2020, Feb 21, 2020, Apr 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. James A. Westervelt M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES A. WESTERVELT M.D. (NPI 1851387906) is an individual surgery provider in St Petersburg, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME92565) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851387906
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES A. WESTERVELTCredential: M.D.
Location Address601 7TH ST S STE 495St Petersburg, FL 33701-4746
Mailing Address601 7th St S Ste 495St Petersburg, FL 33701-4746 · (727) 289-5980 · Fax (727) 289-5980
Phone(727) 289-5980
Fax(727) 289-5980
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2020
✔ NPI 1851387906 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME92565
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.
601 7TH ST S STE 495, St Petersburg, FL 33701
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid272070100FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James A. Westervelt 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.

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33701 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
22%97 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
17%226 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
2%1,096 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
11%115 patients1/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 51% · 98 patients
47%98 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ST. PETERSBURG SURGICAL SPECIALIST
Surgery
601 7TH ST S STE 495
ST PETERSBURG, FL 33701
Pinellas County (727) 580-0336

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 Westervelt's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Westervelt is 1851387906. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2005.

Where is James Westervelt located?

James Westervelt practices at 601 7th St S Ste 495, St Petersburg, FL 33701. The listed phone number is (727) 289-5980.

What is James Westervelt's specialty?

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

Is James Westervelt enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Westervelt accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter of Alabama list James Westervelt 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 Westervelt was last updated on May 15, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.