James Strassner, MD, PHD
NPI 1568136547 · Dermatology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Strassner, MD, PHD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1568136547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568136547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD491862 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 60 | — |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 56 | 39 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 46 | 22 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 39 | 25 |
| Secukinumabbrand: Cosentyx Unoready Pen | 38 | — |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 31 | 12 |
| Ketoconazole | 25 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$682 across 8 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-08-04
- Last updated
- 2025-09-15
- Certified
- 2025-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Strassner's NPI number?
- James Strassner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568136547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Strassner's specialty?
- James Strassner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Strassner located?
- James Strassner's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is James Strassner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Strassner is (800) 243-1455.
- Does James Strassner accept Medicare?
- James Strassner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Strassner's NPI active?
- Yes — James Strassner's NPI (1568136547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.