Quick answers
- Does James C. Falconer Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Falconer Jr. 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. Falconer Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 844 services for James C. Falconer Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Falconer Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1427068170. 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. Falconer Jr., 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 | 378 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 844 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)303 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)188 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)82 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)75 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)45 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 cholesterol62%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Osteoporosis17%
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Falconer Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1345 W 9th AveAnchorage, AK 99501 (907) 272‑2557
- 1700 E Parks Hwy, Suite 300Wasilla, AK 99654 (907) 376‑5266
- PO Box, Suite 932Talkeetna, AK 99676
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Falconer Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Care Associates of SC LLC65 clinicians in the group
- Sunshine Community Health Center Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Anchorage
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Anchorage, AK — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Care Associates of SC LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | New England College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427068170 |
| 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