Quick answers
- Does James Conrad J. Contreras accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Conrad J. Contreras 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 Conrad J. Contreras see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 872 Original Medicare patients and 4,022 services for James Conrad J. Contreras. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Conrad J. Contreras's NPI number?
- 1033586870. 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 Conrad J. Contreras, 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 | 872 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,022 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99348)1,083 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)725 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)703 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)262 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)204 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression59%
- Diabetes57%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
Hospitals where James Conrad J. Contreras works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Conrad J. Contreras at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Encino Hospital Medical CenterEncino, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050158
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama CityPanorama City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050137
- Sherman Oaks HospitalSherman Oaks, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050755
Practice locations
Addresses where James Conrad J. Contreras is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4955 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 308Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 528‑1260
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Conrad J. Contreras as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Epic Medical Group, Inc59 clinicians in the group
- Health Lync Medical Group Inc8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Sherman Oaks
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sherman Oaks, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Epic Medical Group, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033586870 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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