Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Pertsch, M.D.

Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Plastic Surgery Physician · San Mateo, CA

  • NPI 1952340176
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
104 St.Matthews Ave
San Mateo, CA 944012807
(650) 344-8700
fax (650) 344-8187

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 31, 2017
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2082S0105X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G62677

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952340176. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
957
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$55,727
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 251 134 $1
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 162 96 $60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 152 111 $68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 119 86 $107
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 108 108 $87
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 59 41 $51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 57 57 $132
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 27 19 $56
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less 22 18 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
85
Patients
70
Total drug cost
$505
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 44 $336
Diazepam Generic 26 26 $27
Ibuprofen Generic 12 0 $142

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Pertsch's medical specialty?
Dr. James Pertsch practices Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in San Mateo, CA.
Where does Dr. James Pertsch practice?
Dr. James Pertsch practices at 104 St.Matthews Ave, San Mateo, CA 944012807. Office phone: 6503448700.
What is Dr. James Pertsch's NPI?
Dr. James Pertsch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952340176, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Pertsch accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Pertsch accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Pertsch commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle (HCPCS 20551); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.