Quick answers
- Does James Montesinos accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Montesinos 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 Montesinos see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,175 Original Medicare patients and 4,502 services for James Montesinos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James Montesinos's NPI number?
- 1568431682. 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 Montesinos, 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 | 3,175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,502 |
| Different services or procedures | 146 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)699 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)384 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)337 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)290 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)282 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes30%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where James Montesinos works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Montesinos 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.
- Lincoln County Medical CenterRuidoso, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321306
- Plains Regional Medical CenterClovis, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320022
- Presbyterian Espanola HospitalEspanola, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320011
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
- Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320090
Practice locations
Addresses where James Montesinos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4411 the 25 Way NE, Suite 150Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 332‑5827
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Montesinos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Radiology Associates of Albuquerque PA102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Radiology Associates of Albuquerque PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
| 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) | 1568431682 |
| 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