Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Sverchek, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medical Services (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Bakersfield, CA
- NPI 1154388296
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
- 44 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1700 Mount Vernon Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933064018
(661) 326-2161 - Mailing address
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12907 San Juan Ave
Bakersfield, CA 933143711
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1982 — 44 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G50492
- Medicaid
- CA #00G504920
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154388296. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
726
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$80,937
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 289 | 273 | $8 | |
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 180 | 174 | $175 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 125 | 121 | $214 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 80 | 80 | $175 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 52 | 50 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 41 peers in Bakersfield Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 6.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
194
Patients
89
Total drug cost
$2,616
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 31 | 12 | $200 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 29 | 20 | $106 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 24 | 24 | $141 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 22 | 22 | $162 |
| Metolazone | Generic | 18 | 0 | $836 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $431 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 15 | 11 | $440 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 15 | 0 | $101 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 11 | 0 | $73 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $125 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Sverchek's medical specialty?
Dr. James Sverchek practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. James Sverchek practice?
Dr. James Sverchek practices at 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933064018. Office phone: 6613262161.
What is Dr. James Sverchek's NPI?
Dr. James Sverchek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154388296, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Sverchek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Sverchek accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Sverchek commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.