Quick answers
- Does James C. Dreese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Dreese 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 C. Dreese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 162 Original Medicare patients and 590 services for James C. Dreese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Dreese's NPI number?
- 1184687493. 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 C. Dreese, 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 590 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)122 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)86 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)52 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 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%
- Arthritis67%
- High blood pressure57%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where James C. Dreese works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Dreese 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.
- MedStar Union Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210024
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Dreese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1406 Crain S Hwy 106Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 768‑6440
- 201 E University PkwyBaltimore, MD 21218 (410) 554‑2000
- 2118 Greenspring DrTimonium, MD 21093 (410) 560‑3480
- 3304 Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21218 (410) 554‑6740
- 3304 Guilford Ave, Mmg at Guilford AveBaltimore, MD 21218 (410) 554‑6740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Dreese as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MedStar Medical Group II LLC3,767 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group II LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184687493 |
| 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