Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Takayesu, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1528058336
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5 Emerson Place, MGH, Emergency Associates
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-5636
fax (617) 724-0917
Mailing address
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization
Charlestown, MA 021299142

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #216475
Medicaid
MA #2004933

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528058336. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
568
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,194
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 142 140 $183
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 142 138 $225
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 93 92 $126
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 75 75 $182
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 28 28 $75
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 25 24 $26
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 22 22 $123
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 15 15 $87
76604 Ultrasound scan of chest 13 13 $29
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $138

In context: peer comparison

Among 183 peers in Boston Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Takayesu's medical specialty?
Dr. James Takayesu practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. James Takayesu practice?
Dr. James Takayesu practices at 5 Emerson Place, MGH, Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177265636.
What is Dr. James Takayesu's NPI?
Dr. James Takayesu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528058336, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Takayesu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Takayesu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Takayesu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.