Quick answers
- Does James D. Tankersley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James D. Tankersley 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 D. Tankersley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 161 Original Medicare patients and 456 services for James D. Tankersley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James D. Tankersley's NPI number?
- 1174697551. 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 D. Tankersley, 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 | 161 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 456 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)126 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)91 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)35 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)17 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)15 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Practice locations
Addresses where James D. Tankersley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1044 Cherry Valley Blvd, Suite 430Calimesa, CA 92320 (760) 592‑4351
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James D. Tankersley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tyson Medical Inc21 clinicians in the group
- All Valley Urgent Care a Physician Assistant Corp3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Calimesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Calimesa, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tyson Medical Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174697551 |
| 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