Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Herman, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Ventura, CA

  • NPI 1952396491
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
168 N Brent Street, Ste 408
Ventura, CA 930032824
(805) 643-2179
fax (805) 643-0672
Additional location
300 Hillmont Avenue, Bldg. 340, Suite 401
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 648-9830

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 10, 2022
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G72516

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952396491. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
387
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$60,856
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 159 104 $139
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 64 44 $98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 61 61 $180
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 30 19 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 28 26 $182
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 20 19 $103
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 14 14 $175
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 11 11 $744

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$65
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Highridge Medical LLC 1 $64.58

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$65

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$122
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 11 0 $122

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Herman's medical specialty?
Dr. James Herman practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Ventura, CA.
Where does Dr. James Herman practice?
Dr. James Herman practices at 168 N Brent Street, Ventura, CA 930032824. Office phone: 8056432179.
What is Dr. James Herman's NPI?
Dr. James Herman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952396491, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Herman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Herman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Herman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.