2026 NPPES data Neuroradiology Physician NPI 1366491623 M.D.
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JAMES AMSTER, M.D.

Neuroradiology Physician in SIGNAL HILL, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
58
Medicare Part D claims · Neuroradiology Physician avg: 125
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.241/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

JAMES AMSTER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.241/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 58 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.241/100
MIPS score · +8 vs avg
58
Part D claims, 2023
79%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

91 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES AMSTER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES AMSTER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/06/2006

NPI 1366491623

Primary specialty

Neuroradiology Physician

Niche

1,986 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

58 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 125

MIPS final score

91.241/100 8.141000000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Neuroradiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neuroradiology Physician share within California

1. Neuroradiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuroradiology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neuroradiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.241/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neuroradiology Physician) — 91.241/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.2%
MIPS final score (Neuroradiology Physician) — 91.241/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JAMES AMSTER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuroradiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2708 E WILLOW ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA, 90755, with a listed phone of (562) 216-5120. NPI 1366491623 was issued on 05/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AMSTER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 58 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.241/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neuroradiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,986 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 125 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2708 E WILLOW ST
SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755

Provider Details

NPI 1366491623
Specialty Neuroradiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.241
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES AMSTER, M.D.. To verify JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES AMSTER, M.D. — brand share 21.0%
Specialty average (est.)

21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 58 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

58
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
58
Total Day Supply
1,711
Brand vs Generic
21% brand / 79% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$816

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuroradiology Physician Overview

How JAMES AMSTER, M.D. fits within the Neuroradiology Physician landscape nationally.

1,986
Neuroradiology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuroradiology Physician
125
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s 58 claims are below the specialty average of 125.

Nearby Neuroradiology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AMSTER.

Compare Neuroradiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D. specializes in Neuroradiology Physician and practices in SIGNAL HILL, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES AMSTER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES AMSTER, M.D. wrote 58 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.241/100 (Quality: 75). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES AMSTER, M.D. located?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D. is located at 2708 E WILLOW ST, SIGNAL HILL, CA, 90755. Phone: (562) 216-5120.
What is JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366491623, issued on 05/06/2006.
Does JAMES AMSTER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Neuroradiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,986 Neuroradiology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuroradiology Physician provider writes 125 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES AMSTER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES AMSTER, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 58 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES AMSTER, M.D.'s NPI is 1366491623 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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