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- 104 St.matthews Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
About Dr. Pertsch
Based in San Mateo, CA, James L. Pertsch, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under plastic surgery — head & neck. James graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1981. James is also listed as specializing in plastic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 617 Medicare patients across 925 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle. NPI 1952340176 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (650) 344-8700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
104 ST.MATTHEWS AVE
San Mateo, CA 94401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Breast reconstruction after cancer
- Deviated septum
- Excess skin
- Facial trauma
- Lipedema
Body
- Bat Wings
- Diastasis Recti
- Saddlebags And Love Handles
Body contouring
- Back rolls and bra fat
- Belly overhang
- Cellulite
- Puffy pubic area
Breast
- Gynecomastia
- Hard breast implants
- Inverted Nipples
- Ruptured breast implant
- Sagging Breasts
- Tuberous Breasts
- Uneven Breasts
- Very Large Breasts
Congenital
Cosmetic
- Sunken Cheeks And Temples
- Thin Lips
- Wrinkles And Fine Lines
Face and Ears
- Prominent Ears
- Torn Earlobe
Face and Eyes
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Bags
Face and Neck
- Double Chin
- Jowls
- Receding Chin
- Turkey Neck
Facial aesthetics
- Bump on nose
- Gummy Smile
Hand & wrist
Hand and Extremities
Intimate Surgery
- Large Or Uneven Labia
Pain & nerve
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Baby Flat Head
- Missing Ear Or Facial Feature
Reconstructive
- Burn Scars And Contractures
- Facial Paralysis
- Lymphedema Swelling
- Non-Healing Wounds
Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
- Broken capillaries on face
- Melasma
- Stretch marks
Skin and Scars
Skin Cancer and Lesions
Wound care
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox and fillers
- Breast augmentation
- Facelift
- Liposuction
- Rhinoplasty
- Tummy tuck
Body
- 360 Liposuction
- Arm Lift
- Body Lift
- Brazilian Butt Lift
- Mommy Makeover
- Thigh Lift
Body contouring
- Apron belly removal
- Fat freezing
Breast
- Breast implant exchange
- Breast Implant Removal
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reduction
- Fat transfer to breasts
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Male Breast Reduction
- Nipple reduction
Cosmetic
- Chemical peel
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Microneedling
- Thread lift
Face
- Brow Lift
- Buccal Fat Removal
- Chin Implant
- Double Chin Liposuction
- Ear reshaping surgery
- Earlobe Repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial Fat Transfer
- Lip Lift
Facial surgery
- Cheek Implants
Hand & wrist
- Cubital tunnel decompression
Hand and Extremities
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
Injectables & cosmetics
- Double chin fat dissolving injections
- Lip fillers
- Non-surgical nose job
- Under eye filler
Intimate Surgery
- Labia Reduction
Laser treatments
- Laser tattoo removal
Medical Non-Surgical
Pediatric & craniofacial
- Cleft Palate Repair
- Ear reconstruction surgery
Pediatric and Reconstructive
- Cleft Lip Repair
Reconstructive
- DIEP flap breast reconstruction
- Gender-Affirming Top Surgery
- Lymphedema bypass surgery
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Skin Grafting
Skin and Scars
- Cyst Removal
- Mole And Skin Tag Removal
- Scar Revision
Skin rejuvenation
- Radiofrequency skin tightening
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
925 services · 617 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
145 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
51 | More often than most peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
24 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
267 | As often as other peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
191 | More often than most peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
89 | More often than most peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| 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 | More often than most peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck |
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.
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 1
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.
Also performs Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle 1
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James L. Pertsch?
James L. Pertsch is a plastic surgeon in San Mateo, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic Surgery — Head & Neck”.
NPI registry
What is James L. Pertsch's address?
James L. 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 James L. Pertsch?
The number on file is (650) 344-8700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James L. Pertsch's NPI number?
James L. 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 James L. Pertsch train?
James L. 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 James L. Pertsch been practicing?
James L. 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 James L. Pertsch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James L. 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
Has James L. Pertsch confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James L. Pertsch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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