James Messersmith
NPI 1134203029 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Messersmith is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1134203029).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134203029
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 103883 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
1,562 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 405 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 212 | $37 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 207 | $57 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 189 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 178 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 204 | 197 |
| Meloxicam | 183 | 76 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 155 | 117 |
| Celecoxib | 118 | 108 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 47 | 45 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 3 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Messersmith's NPI number?
- James Messersmith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134203029, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Messersmith's specialty?
- James Messersmith is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Messersmith located?
- James Messersmith's practice location on file with NPPES is 3609 Watkins Rd, Durham, NC 27707-3355.
- What is James Messersmith's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Messersmith is (919) 620-4467.
- Does James Messersmith accept Medicare?
- James Messersmith is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Messersmith's NPI active?
- Yes — James Messersmith's NPI (1134203029) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.