Ron James, MD
NPI 1437237104 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ron James, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1437237104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437237104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A68031 (CA)
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
656 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 | 317 | $135 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 158 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 71 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 20 | $60 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 172 | 98 |
| Celecoxib | 135 | 107 |
| Gabapentin | 107 | 91 |
| Amoxicillin | 40 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 24 | 18 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 13 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,344 across 38 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2008-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ron James's NPI number?
- Ron James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437237104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ron James's specialty?
- Ron James is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ron James located?
- Ron James's practice location on file with NPPES is 3160 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816-5219.
- What is Ron James's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ron James is (916) 733-3333.
- Does Ron James accept Medicare?
- Ron James is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ron James's NPI active?
- Yes — Ron James's NPI (1437237104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.