Quick answers
- Does James M. Hammond Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Hammond 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 M. Hammond Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 312 Original Medicare patients and 382 services for James M. Hammond Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James M. Hammond Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1518232735. 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 M. Hammond 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 | 312 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 382 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries (01924)146 services
- Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)77 services
- Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)51 services
- Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)26 services
- Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01942)23 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Diabetes55%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Hammond Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 810 Bestgate Rd, Suite 120Annapolis, MD 21401 (855) 527‑7246
- 9 Park Ctr Ct, Suite 100Owings Mills, MD 21117 (855) 527‑7246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James M. Hammond Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Clearway Anesthesia Services NE LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Maryland →
Other nurse anesthetists in Annapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Annapolis, MD — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518232735 |
| 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