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Diagnostic Radiology

James A. Engelhart, MD

Sees patients in Walnut Creek, CA · Modesto, CA · Stockton, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. James A. Engelhart, MD is a radiologist at 114 La Casa Via, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Phone: (925) 937-6100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James A. Engelhart had 1,858 Original Medicare patients and 16,120 services. NPI 1649222480. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 114 La Casa Via, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · Directions (8 more locations)
  • Phone: (925) 937‑6100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Norcal Imaging (+4 more)
  • Medical school: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine · graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James A. Engelhart, 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 A. Engelhart accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Engelhart 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. Engelhart see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,858 Original Medicare patients and 16,120 services for James A. Engelhart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James A. Engelhart's NPI number?
1649222480. 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. Engelhart, 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 patients1,858
Services billed to Medicare16,120
Different services or procedures161
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)6,750 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)6,596 services
  3. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)257 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)174 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)137 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 pressure73%
  • High cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Anxiety20%
  • Chronic kidney disease20%

Practice locations

Addresses where James A. Engelhart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • Norcal Imaging82 clinicians in the group
  • Modesto Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Medical Center65 clinicians in the group
  • Stockton Diagnostic Imaging61 clinicians in the group
  • Diagnostic Radiological Imaging53 clinicians in the group
  • Radnet Medical Imaging-San Francisco41 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Walnut Creek

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Walnut Creek, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Norcal Imaging

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1649222480
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians