Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Gerardo, M.D., PH.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Altoona, PA
- NPI 1306046438
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 72.6 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1321 11Th Ave
Altoona, PA 166013301
(814) 942-2411
fax (814) 296-2040
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD437970
- Medicaid
- PA #102367966
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306046438. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
489
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$43,301
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q9957 |
Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml | 62 | 23 | $40 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 51 | 36 | $119 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 44 | 44 | $189 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 41 | 34 | $85 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 40 | 39 | $67 | |
99152 |
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 36 | 35 | $12 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 29 | 29 | $162 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 26 | 24 | $13 | |
93454 |
Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 23 | 23 | $175 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 18 | 18 | $204 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$708
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 4 | $135.72 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $114.08 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 4 | $105.31 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $60.85 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 3 | $57.51 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $54.78 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 2 | $50.02 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $43.63 | |
| Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc. | 1 | $36.68 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $27.67 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 1 | $22.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
692
Patients
187
Total drug cost
$97,682
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 180 | 45 | $2,917 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 101 | 35 | $975 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 60 | 18 | $368 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 49 | 16 | $52,577 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 47 | 20 | $592 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 40 | 17 | $370 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 38 | 12 | $377 |
| Brilinta (Ticagrelor) | Brand | 34 | 12 | $24,880 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 34 | 0 | $681 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 29 | 0 | $51 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Gerardo's medical specialty?
Dr. James Gerardo practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Altoona, PA.
Where does Dr. James Gerardo practice?
Dr. James Gerardo practices at 1321 11Th Ave, Altoona, PA 166013301. Office phone: 8149422411.
What is Dr. James Gerardo's NPI?
Dr. James Gerardo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306046438, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Gerardo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Gerardo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Gerardo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, perflutren lipid microspheres, per ml (HCPCS Q9957); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.