2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1811917750
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JAMES BERTOLA

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon. 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
63
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
73%
generic claims · 27% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$205.07
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES BERTOLA filed 63 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in PORTLAND, Oregon, prescribing 73% generic.

63
Part D claims, 2023
73%
generic prescribing
$205.07
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 BERTOLA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

63 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES BERTOLA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES BERTOLA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/21/2006

NPI 1811917750

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

63 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Oregon

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Oregon providers

Oregon providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Oregon

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Oregon

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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 BERTOLA is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider practicing in PORTLAND, Oregon, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1811917750. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JAMES BERTOLA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider at 3325 N INTERSTATE AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97227, with a listed phone of (503) 331-6131. NPI 1811917750 was issued on 07/21/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERTOLA 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 63 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, split 27% brand-name and 73% 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.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 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

3325 N INTERSTATE AVE
PORTLAND, OR 97227

Provider Details

NPI 1811917750
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/21/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JAMES BERTOLA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$205

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JAMES BERTOLA — brand share 27.0%
Specialty average (est.)

27% brand-name claims vs 73% generic, on 63 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.

63
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
63
Total Day Supply
139
Brand vs Generic
27% brand / 73% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$813
Generic Drug Cost
$239

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Lorazepam
40
Alprazolam
16

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

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How JAMES BERTOLA fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BERTOLA's 63 claims are below the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Oregon

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

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BERTOLA's specialty?
JAMES BERTOLA specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in PORTLAND, Oregon.
How much does JAMES BERTOLA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BERTOLA wrote 63 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BERTOLA located?
JAMES BERTOLA is located at 3325 N INTERSTATE AVE, PORTLAND, OR, 97227. Phone: (503) 331-6131.
What is JAMES BERTOLA's NPI number?
JAMES BERTOLA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811917750, issued on 07/21/2006.
Does JAMES BERTOLA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BERTOLA's prescribing is 27% brand-name and 73% generic drugs by claim count, with $813 in brand drug costs.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BERTOLA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BERTOLA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lorazepam, Alprazolam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BERTOLA accept Medicare?
JAMES BERTOLA appears in CMS Medicare data with 63 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BERTOLA's credentials?
JAMES BERTOLA's NPI is 1811917750. 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.
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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