James Alfred Aicardi, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant

James Alfred Aicardi is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in San Francisco, CA with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(415) 668-8010San Francisco, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see James Alfred Aicardi, PA-C in person in San Francisco or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 8+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the San Francisco area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 67 Physician Assistant providers in CASee all Physician Assistant in San Francisco8+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3838 California St Rm 715, San Francisco, CA 94118-1509

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

100/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)

Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

25.03%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+19.9 pts)

25.03% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

574

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

346

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

899

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $16k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
70%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%
Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
24%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-11%)21%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 21, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 8 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AS0400X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184015

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Virtual Medical Care With James Alfred Aicardi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James Alfred Aicardi for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to San Francisco required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Alfred Aicardi

NPI records show Dr. Aicardi as active with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (415) 668-8010.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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