Quick answers
- Does James M. Kemmerling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Kemmerling 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 M. Kemmerling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 198 Original Medicare patients and 1,418 services for James M. Kemmerling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James M. Kemmerling's NPI number?
- 1376656165. 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 M. Kemmerling, 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 | 198 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,418 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)457 services
- Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance (36482)267 services
- Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance (36465)187 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)119 services
- Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg (36471)115 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis65%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Kemmerling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18167 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 100Clearwater, FL 33764 (727) 233‑4177
- 3657 Madaca LnTampa, FL 33618 (800) 991‑6117
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James M. Kemmerling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wazni PLLC33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Clearwater
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wazni PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Wisconsin |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376656165 |
| 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