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General Surgery

James F. Cesare, MD

Works at hospitals in Rome, NY · Utica, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. James F. Cesare, MD is a general surgeon at 1676 Sunset Ave, Utica, NY 13502. Phone: (315) 625-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James F. Cesare had 197 Original Medicare patients and 300 services. NPI 1386637015. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1676 Sunset Ave, Utica, NY 13502 · Directions
  • Phone: (315) 625‑6000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc, Wynn Hospital
  • Group practice: MVHS Inc
  • Medical school: Boston University School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James F. Cesare, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James F. Cesare accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James F. Cesare 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 F. Cesare see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 197 Original Medicare patients and 300 services for James F. Cesare. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James F. Cesare's NPI number?
1386637015. 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 F. Cesare, 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 patients197
Services billed to Medicare300
Different services or procedures13
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)138 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)109 services
  3. Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth (19083)16 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)11 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 pressure73%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)39%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Osteoporosis26%

Hospitals where James F. Cesare works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James F. Cesare 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.

  • Rome Memorial Hospital, IncRome, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330215
  • Wynn HospitalUtica, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330044

Practice locations

Addresses where James F. Cesare is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James F. Cesare as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MVHS Inc334 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Utica

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Utica, NY — not a recommendation.

All general surgeons in Utica →

Other clinicians in MVHS Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolBoston University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386637015
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians