Quick answers
- Does James Economou accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Economou 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 Economou see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 74 Original Medicare patients and 223 services for James Economou. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Economou's NPI number?
- 1245244664. 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 Economou, 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 | 74 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 223 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)97 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm (11606)18 services
- Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (12032)14 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)14 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)12 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Atrial fibrillation15%
Hospitals where James Economou works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Economou 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050112
Practice locations
Addresses where James Economou is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10833 Le Conte AveLos Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑2644
- 1260 15th St, Suite 1200Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 451‑8751
- 757 Westwood Plz, Fl 7Los Angeles, CA 90095 (310) 825‑9111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Economou as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UCLA Associated General Surgeons46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Surgical Oncologyprimary
Other surgical oncologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UCLA Associated General Surgeons
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245244664 |
| 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