James Zalez, MD
NPI 1679689822 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Zalez, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1679689822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679689822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G65652 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
15 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $88–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 196 | 191 |
| Mupirocin | 75 | 74 |
| Ibuprofen | 49 | 49 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 33 | 33 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 22 | 21 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 22 | 22 |
| Diph,pertuss(acell),tet Vac/Pfbrand: Adacel Tdap | 18 | 18 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Zalez's NPI number?
- James Zalez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679689822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Zalez's specialty?
- James Zalez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Zalez located?
- James Zalez's practice location on file with NPPES is 2001 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2102.
- What is James Zalez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Zalez is (310) 828-3209.
- Does James Zalez accept Medicare?
- James Zalez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Zalez's NPI active?
- Yes — James Zalez's NPI (1679689822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.