Quick answers
- Does James A. Hirshberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Hirshberg 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. Hirshberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 294 Original Medicare patients and 540 services for James A. Hirshberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James A. Hirshberg's NPI number?
- 1518183664. 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. Hirshberg, 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 | 294 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 540 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)133 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)124 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)82 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)70 services
- Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only (93042)36 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Depression34%
Hospitals where James A. Hirshberg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James A. Hirshberg 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.
- Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050043
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates CampBerkeley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050305
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Hirshberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2450 Ashby AveBerkeley, CA 94705 (510) 204‑4444
- 3200 Kearney StFremont, CA 94538 (510) 490‑1222
- 350 Hawthorne AveOakland, CA 94609 (510) 655‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James A. Hirshberg as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
- Berkeley Emergency Medical Group Inc41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Berkeley
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518183664 |
| 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