Quick answers
- Does James H. Essell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Essell 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 H. Essell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 309 Original Medicare patients and 101,304 services for James H. Essell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Essell's NPI number?
- 1265425078. 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 H. Essell, 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 | 309 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 101,304 |
| Different services or procedures | 129 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg (J1568)4,950 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,683 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)925 services
- Injection, granisetron hydrochloride, 100 mcg (J1626)820 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)759 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes27%
Hospitals where James H. Essell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Essell 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.
- The Jewish Hospital-Mercy HealthCincinnati, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360016
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Essell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4777 E Galbraith Rd, Suite 1Cincinnati, OH 45236 (513) 751‑2273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Essell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oncology Hematology Care Inc63 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapyprimary
- Hematology/Oncologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Find other Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy doctors in Ohio →
Other cell transplant specialists in Ohio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oncology Hematology Care Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265425078 |
| 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