James Krieg, MD
NPI 1659480317 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Krieg, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1659480317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659480317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA09389100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
277 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 | 68 | $95 |
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 56 | $31 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 53 | $134 |
| Treatment of Broken Neck of Thigh Bone With Bone Implant27245 | 35 | $1,288 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 28 | $31 |
| X-Ray of Lower Leg, 2 Views73590 | 21 | $30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,052 across 32 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2025-06-27
- Certified
- 2025-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Krieg's NPI number?
- James Krieg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659480317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Krieg's specialty?
- James Krieg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Krieg located?
- James Krieg's practice location on file with NPPES is 833 Chestnut St Ste 1220, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4413.
- What is James Krieg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Krieg is (800) 321-9999.
- Does James Krieg accept Medicare?
- James Krieg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Krieg's NPI active?
- Yes — James Krieg's NPI (1659480317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.