Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dana James, PA
Medical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Santa Cruz, CA
- NPI 1972964278
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 458-5537 - Mailing address
-
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 7, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AM0700X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #56614
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972964278. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
306
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$27,345
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 132 | 131 | $84 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 58 | 58 | $120 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 44 | 44 | $105 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 36 | 36 | $2 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 24 | 24 | $167 | |
87635 |
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen | 12 | 12 | $50 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Santa Cruz Medical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
126
Patients
123
Total drug cost
$1,280
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 36 | 35 | $320 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 19 | 19 | $390 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 17 | 17 | $46 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 16 | 16 | $112 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 13 | 13 | $183 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 13 | 11 | $149 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 12 | 12 | $80 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dana James's medical specialty?
Dr. Dana James practices Medical Physician Assistant in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Dana James practice?
Dr. Dana James practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. Office phone: 8314585537.
What is Dr. Dana James's NPI?
Dr. Dana James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972964278, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dana James accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dana James accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dana James commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.