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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PERTSCH
Based in San Mateo, CA, James L Pertsch, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under plastic and reconstructive surgery. James graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981. James is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery and plastic surgery — head & neck. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 617 Medicare patients across 925 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (650) 344-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 ST.MATTHEWS AVE
San Mateo, CA 94401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
925 services · 617 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
145 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
51 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
24 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
23 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
267 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
191 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
89 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
82 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
39 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other plastic and reconstructive surgeons in San Mateo 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Pertsch?
Dr. Pertsch is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in San Mateo, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Pertsch's address?
Dr. Pertsch is listed at 104 ST.MATTHEWS AVE, San Mateo, CA 94401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Pertsch?
The number on file is (650) 344-8700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Pertsch's NPI number?
Dr. Pertsch's National Provider Identifier is 1952340176. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Pertsch train?
Dr. Pertsch attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pertsch been practicing?
Dr. Pertsch has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Pertsch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pertsch performs procedures including injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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