Quick answers
- Does James R. Pinke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Pinke 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 R. Pinke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 472 Original Medicare patients and 2,122 services for James R. Pinke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Pinke's NPI number?
- 1770587123. 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 R. Pinke, 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 | 472 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,122 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)402 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)372 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)306 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)123 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)121 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Pinke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9 Cots St, Suite 1aShelton, CT 06484 (203) 924‑8800
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770587123 |
| 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