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Diagnostic Radiology

James S. Jelinek, MD

Works at hospitals in Rosedale, MD · Olney, MD · Leonardtown, MD … · Maryland, District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. James S. Jelinek, MD is a radiologist at 1120 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 748-8830. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James S. Jelinek had 3,256 Original Medicare patients and 7,850 services. NPI 1538159132. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James S. Jelinek, 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 S. Jelinek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James S. Jelinek 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 S. Jelinek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,256 Original Medicare patients and 7,850 services for James S. Jelinek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James S. Jelinek's NPI number?
1538159132. 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 S. Jelinek, 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 patients3,256
Services billed to Medicare7,850
Different services or procedures173
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,775 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)777 services
  3. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)423 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)207 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)175 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%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Chronic kidney disease41%

Hospitals where James S. Jelinek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James S. Jelinek 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 S. Jelinek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James S. Jelinek as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MedStar Medical Group II LLC3,767 clinicians in the group
  • MedStar Medical Group - Southern Maryland LLC245 clinicians in the group
  • Physician Imaging of Washington Hospital Center LLC104 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group II LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538159132
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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