Active NPI 1184674657 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Wertz , DO

Internal Medicine • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Wertz, DO is a registered Internal Medicine practitioner in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 37 years of clinical practice since graduating from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989, Dr. Wertz provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 2649 SCHOENERSVILLE RD.

Dr. Wertz is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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's, established patient outpatient office visit, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2649 Schoenersville Rd
Suite 201

Bethlehem, PA 180177326

Telephone 6108686880

Fax 6108685333

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ravindra R Kandula, M.d. Pc Facility NPI 1962463513

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Bethlehem, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +18.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.9 Yrs

State Avg: 28.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

161 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (7609 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

52.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wertz (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G2211 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's	328	254	$35.00	$15.69
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	315	218	$350.00	$170.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	294	213	$250.00	$121.08
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	230	230	$250.00	$122.19
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	71	71	$60.00	$30.77
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	67	67	$150.00	$81.67
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose	59	57	$80.00	$39.64
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im	59	57	$260.00	$145.95
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	24	22	$50.00	$9.52
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes	20	20	$35.00	$16.79
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	18	17	$102.50	$13.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$430.00	$209.75
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	11	11	$400.00	$194.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	364	225	$285.30	$171.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	341	231	$209.88	$123.52
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	225	225	$215.00	$124.80
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	122	122	$56.15	$29.45
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	100	100	$150.00	$71.21
90480 Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose	43	43	$80.00	$37.44
91320 Sarscv2 vac 30mcg trs-suc im	43	43	$260.00	$122.50
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	29	29	$47.07	$29.45
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	27	27	$537.41	$280.92
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	26	26	$76.92	$13.40
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	20	18	$319.25	$187.53
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	18	18	$45.00	$20.55
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	17	17	$320.00	$151.15
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	14	13	$50.00	$9.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	408	283	$205.00	$125.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	361	230	$275.00	$175.19
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	227	227	$215.00	$127.12
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	134	133	$54.93	$28.09
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	115	114	$125.00	$69.57
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	53	53	$45.00	$27.87
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	39	37	$315.00	$198.84
90677 Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use	37	37	$530.00	$255.58
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	28	28	$295.00	$159.18
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	21	21	$45.00	$19.08
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	20	16	$220.00	$118.90
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	19	19	$75.00	$14.07
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	15	15	$320.00	$165.26
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	15	15	$246.67	$131.78
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$390.00	$217.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	377	244	$275.00	$177.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	358	243	$205.00	$127.07
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	165	165	$215.00	$129.90
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	140	40	$170.00	$89.61
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	135	135	$50.00	$16.40
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	122	122	$125.00	$66.39
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	50	27	$170.00	$89.77
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	46	38	$220.00	$128.41
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	43	41	$315.00	$203.44
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	40	12	$255.00	$133.06
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	35	35	$45.00	$16.42
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	28	14	$255.00	$133.28
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	26	26	$74.23	$14.60
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	23	23	$220.00	$125.92
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	17	16	$315.00	$164.60
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	16	16	$105.00	$52.15
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	14	11	$80.00	$40.37
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	13	12	$35.00	$9.71
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	13	13	$295.00	$164.97
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	13	13	$30.00	$20.53
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	12	12	$415.00	$239.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	387	239	$205.00	$106.82
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	237	63	$170.00	$91.18
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	207	146	$275.00	$144.78
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	180	180	$215.00	$113.34
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	100	99	$42.20	$16.26
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	71	34	$170.00	$91.00
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	60	51	$217.67	$106.43
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	56	28	$255.00	$134.66
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	44	44	$115.00	$59.53
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	40	20	$255.00	$134.47
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	39	39	$123.21	$61.00
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	31	15	$80.00	$40.21
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	31	31	$315.00	$167.07
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	27	27	$45.00	$16.21
99495 Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity	24	21	$315.00	$183.74
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	17	16	$30.00	$18.21
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	17	17	$415.00	$225.48
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	16	16	$65.00	$16.72
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	16	14	$35.00	$9.63
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	12	12	$162.50	$105.11
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	12	12	$295.00	$165.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	517	281	$205.00	$104.68
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	329	76	$170.00	$90.85
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	175	175	$215.00	$112.24
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	160	120	$275.00	$143.24
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	122	68	$170.00	$90.84
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	115	115	$35.00	$15.95
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	106	89	$315.00	$165.99
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	101	101	$79.35	$54.81
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	80	47	$255.00	$134.61
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	57	31	$255.00	$134.62
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	51	50	$160.00	$105.19
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	34	17	$80.00	$40.20
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	30	30	$45.00	$15.95
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	23	23	$105.00	$52.23
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	20	20	$220.00	$110.03
G0402 Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment	18	18	$295.00	$163.98
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	15	15	$29.67	$17.41
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	11	11	$65.00	$15.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	748	327	$205.00	$103.39
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	365	105	$170.00	$89.99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	162	162	$215.00	$111.06
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	135	129	$35.00	$19.57
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	121	70	$170.00	$89.84
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	118	115	$53.42	$48.55
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	117	108	$315.00	$164.10
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	116	72	$255.00	$133.68
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	105	59	$255.00	$133.56
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	47	47	$45.00	$19.57
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	36	$275.00	$138.19
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	32	32	$181.72	$105.59
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	31	29	$160.00	$104.34
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	27	27	$105.00	$52.09
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp	25	15	$80.00	$40.25
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	18	15	$25.00	$18.65
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	16	16	$65.00	$16.40
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	15	15	$395.00	$199.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	789	343	$205.00	$102.53
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	328	109	$170.00	$88.92
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	155	155	$35.00	$24.05
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	148	74	$255.00	$132.71
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	143	143	$40.00	$38.65
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	107	98	$315.00	$162.97
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	97	65	$170.00	$89.05
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes	80	51	$255.00	$132.54
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	65	65	$45.00	$24.05
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	50	50	$215.00	$111.44
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	41	39	$160.00	$103.41
90732 Vaccine for pneumococcal polysaccharide for injection beneath the skin or into muscle, patient 2 years or older	40	40	$115.00	$91.83
90670 Pneumococcal vaccine for injection into muscle	26	26	$365.00	$183.12
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	17	$275.00	$140.29
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	19	19	$105.00	$51.85
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	18	17	$445.00	$222.56
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	16	16	$25.00	$17.48
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$40.00	$16.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA OS007140L

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

5649 Wynnewood Dr, Laurys Station, PA 180591124

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181036235

Phone: 6104023888

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2649 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 180177326

Phone: 4848848110

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2100 Mack Blvd, Allentown, PA 181035622

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Physician Assistant - Medical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active January 31, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 31, 2013

Registered at 2649 SCHOENERSVILLE RD, SUITE 201, BETHLEHEM, PA 180177326 (Tel: 6108686880)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 31, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 1754, ALLENTOWN, PA 181051754

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 31, 2013

Recorded as JAMES WERTZ, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 31, 2013

Internal Medicine (License #OS007140L in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184674657

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 12, 2006

Last Update: January 31, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1754

Allentown, PA 181051754

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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