James Anastasi, M.D.
NPI 1649280074 · Legal Medicine · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Anastasi, M.D. is a Legal Medicine provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1649280074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649280074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Legal MedicineOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C33376 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,791 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 998 | $115 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 894 | $73 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 286 | $3 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 240 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 231 | $162 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 108 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 412 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 402 | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 389 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 243 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 167 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 164 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$535 across 21 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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Anastasi's NPI number?
- James Anastasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649280074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Anastasi's specialty?
- James Anastasi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Legal Medicine (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Anastasi located?
- James Anastasi's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2050.
- What is James Anastasi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Anastasi is (310) 829-3544.
- Does James Anastasi accept Medicare?
- James Anastasi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Anastasi's NPI active?
- Yes — James Anastasi's NPI (1649280074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.