James Bircher, DO
NPI 1053771204 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Maple Grove, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bircher, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Maple Grove, MN (NPI 1053771204).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053771204
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 70990 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
823 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 170 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 134 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 107 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 90 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $124 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 56 | $41 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 140 | 82 |
| Meloxicam | 89 | 51 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 56 | 39 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 25 | 16 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 19 |
| Dexamethasone | 18 | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,363 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-01
- Last updated
- 2025-06-11
- Certified
- 2025-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bircher's NPI number?
- James Bircher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053771204, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bircher's specialty?
- James Bircher is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bircher located?
- James Bircher's practice location on file with NPPES is 9630 Grove Cir N Ste 200, Maple Grove, MN 55369-3492.
- What is James Bircher's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bircher is (763) 520-7870.
- Does James Bircher accept Medicare?
- James Bircher is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bircher's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bircher's NPI (1053771204) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.