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General Surgery

James A. Svoboda, MD

Works at hospitals in Fresno, CA · California

Summary

Dr. James A. Svoboda, MD is a general surgeon at 1221 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720. Phone: (559) 450-5777. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James A. Svoboda had 51 Original Medicare patients and 63 services. NPI 1457692055. 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: 1221 E Spruce Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (559) 450‑5777
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Saint Agnes Medical Center
  • Group practice: Saint Agnes Medical Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Minnesota, Duluth School Of Medicine · graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Svoboda, 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 A. Svoboda accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Svoboda 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 A. Svoboda see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 51 Original Medicare patients and 63 services for James A. Svoboda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James A. Svoboda's NPI number?
1457692055. 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 A. Svoboda, 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 patients51
Services billed to Medicare63
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)14 services
  2. Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine (33405)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease65%
  • Atrial fibrillation59%
  • Diabetes51%
  • Arthritis51%

Hospitals where James A. Svoboda works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Svoboda 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Saint Agnes Medical Foundation161 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Fresno

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Saint Agnes Medical Foundation

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota, Duluth School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457692055
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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