James J Sferra, MD

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

James J Sferra is a Foot and Ankle Surgery specialist based in Cranberry Township, PA with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(877) 660-6777Cranberry Township, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James J Sferra, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 38+ years, working in group practice. Trained at University of Toledo College of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 2 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in PASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Cranberry Township38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2056dNPPES updated 2020-10-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

20215 Route 19, Cranberry Township, PA 16066-6146

Fax: (412) 359-8055
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

93.78/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

229

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

26

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

35

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $793

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+24%)73%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$44.4k received from industry

59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to James J Sferra's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1988

    University of Toledo College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 5, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Taxonomy: 207XX0004X

Education & Training

University of Toledo College of Medicine (Class of 1988)

Virtual Foot and Ankle Surgery Care With James J Sferra

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James J Sferra for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Cranberry Township 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 J Sferra

Dr. Sferra is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cranberry Township, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 660-6777.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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