James Eichel, MD
NPI 1811956469 · Family Medicine Physician · Berkeley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Eichel, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Berkeley, CA (NPI 1811956469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811956469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G74264 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,644 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 440 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 302 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 255 | $150 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 221 | $153 |
| Admn Sarscov2 Vacc 1 Dose90480 | 120 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 151 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 113 | 18 |
| Diazepam | 91 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 83 | 38 |
| Alprazolam | 58 | 19 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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 (1)
- 300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94304-2203Phone: (650) 723-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-22
- Last updated
- 2024-04-29
- Certified
- 2024-04-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Eichel's NPI number?
- James Eichel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811956469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Eichel's specialty?
- James Eichel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Eichel located?
- James Eichel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2915 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705-2060.
- What is James Eichel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Eichel is (510) 843-4544.
- Does James Eichel accept Medicare?
- James Eichel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Eichel's NPI active?
- Yes — James Eichel's NPI (1811956469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.