Quick answers
- Does James L. Fanelli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Fanelli accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James L. Fanelli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 326 Original Medicare patients and 3,636 services for James L. Fanelli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Fanelli's NPI number?
- 1023144383. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for James L. Fanelli, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 326 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,636 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)2,250 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)394 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)267 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)121 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)79 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes24%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Fanelli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5526 B Carolina Beach RdWilmington, NC 28412
- 5526 Carolina Beach Rd BWilmington, NC 28412
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023144383 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians