Dr. Javier Antonio Romero, MD

Dr. Romero practices at Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, California, part of Ventura County Health Care Agency.

Dr. Romero's NPI, 1700940897, was assigned on December 21, 2006. Dr. Romero graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Romero holds California license A66041.

Dr. Romero's primary practice is Ventura County Medical Center, at 300 Hillmont Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003 in Ventura County. The practice phone is (805) 652-6075.

Dr. Romero's primary practice is Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura, California, part of Ventura County Health Care Agency. Dr. Romero is also affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura. The medical group on file is Ventura County Medical Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Romero to 1 more hospital, 2 medical groups, 1 community health center and 1 therapy and rehab clinic, each named with a free account.

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Romero practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

Surgery is Dr. Romero's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Romero is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Romero is licensed in California.

Dmand AI lists gallbladder removal, gastrointestinal bleeding, groin hernia surgery, hemorrhoids and intestinal or bowel obstruction among the conditions Dr. Romero treats.

CMS data shows 273 Medicare services from Dr. Romero across 8 procedure codes in 2024, for 174 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $27,705 for them.

CMS counts 174 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Romero in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 73 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 71% have high cholesterol. 66% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.87, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Romero's median patient age at 56, with 54% women.

Dr. Romero accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Romero as offering telehealth.

Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Skin biopsy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Dmand AI links 42 papers to Dr. Romero, published from 2006 to 2021. 2020 was the busiest year, with 7. The most frequent topics are Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Cerebral Angiography and Cerebral Hemorrhage. Dr. Romero has published most often in Am Surg. Dr. Romero's most frequent co-authors are Kristin Mary Schwab, DO, Pamela Whitney Schaefer, MD and Noor Marina Maza, MD.

CMS Open Payments shows 54 general payments to Dr. Romero from 18 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 55% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $4,978.

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Romero.

Dr. Romero graduated from UC Davis School of Medicine in 1996. Dr. Romero is a member of SCCM and ACS.

Dr. Romero is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Elevance. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 10. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.