Erik Ames, MD
NPI 1205294204 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Ames, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1205294204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205294204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A163468 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,093 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 424 | $28 |
| Microscopic Genetic Analysis of Tumor, Manual88360 | 292 | $42 |
| Flow Cytometry Technique for Dna Or Cell Analysis, 16 Or More Markers88189 | 279 | $84 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 261 | $38 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 196 | $12 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 132 | $35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 4610 X StSacramento, CA 95817-2200Phone: (408) 391-2181
- 200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000Phone: (800) 926-8273Fax: (888) 539-8781
- Po Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410Phone: (800) 926-8273
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-04
- Last updated
- 2025-04-03
- Certified
- 2025-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Ames's NPI number?
- Erik Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205294204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Ames's specialty?
- Erik Ames is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Ames located?
- Erik Ames's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Erik Ames's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Ames is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Erik Ames accept Medicare?
- Erik Ames is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Ames's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Ames's NPI (1205294204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.