Quick answers
- Does James P. Beretta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Beretta 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 P. Beretta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 1,694 services for James P. Beretta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James P. Beretta's NPI number?
- 1538148291. 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 P. Beretta, 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,694 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,029 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)532 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)54 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level (64484)53 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 cholesterol70%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety40%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where James P. Beretta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2501 Meadowview LnPelham, AL 35124 (205) 685‑5357
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James P. Beretta as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr. James Paul Beretta, P.C.2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Nova Southeastern College Of Osteo Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538148291 |
| 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