Quick answers
- Does James R. Curtiss accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Curtiss 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 R. Curtiss see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 523 Original Medicare patients and 839 services for James R. Curtiss. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Curtiss's NPI number?
- 1467442442. 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 R. Curtiss, 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 | 523 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 839 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)156 services
- Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)114 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)98 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)75 services
- Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)62 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%
- Chronic kidney disease52%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes47%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
Hospitals where James R. Curtiss works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Curtiss 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.
- Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220046
- Fairview HospitalGreat Barrington, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221302
- North Adams Regional Hospital CorporationNorth Adams, MA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 221304
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Curtiss is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 777 N St, 201 Gastroenterology Services of BerkshirePittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 447‑2745
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Curtiss as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Berkshire Faculty Services Inc276 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Otolaryngologyalso
Other gastroenterologists in Pittsfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsfield, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Berkshire Faculty Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467442442 |
| 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