James Dietz, MD
NPI 1609838291 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Dietz, MD is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Saint Clair Shores, MI (NPI 1609838291).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609838291
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- JD059248 (MI)
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
20 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
2,444 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 | 485 | $90 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 317 | $43 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 252 | $112 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, 2 Views73100 | 229 | $38 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 193 | $49 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 136 | $58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 142 | 105 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 138 | 134 |
| Cephalexin | 60 | 49 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 42 | 37 |
| Ibuprofen | 19 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | — |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$164 across 9 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2012-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Dietz's NPI number?
- James Dietz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609838291, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Dietz's specialty?
- James Dietz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Dietz located?
- James Dietz's practice location on file with NPPES is 23829 Little Mack Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080-1186.
- What is James Dietz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Dietz is (586) 773-1300.
- Does James Dietz accept Medicare?
- James Dietz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Dietz's NPI active?
- Yes — James Dietz's NPI (1609838291) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.