James Grimes, MD
NPI 1689644833 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Saint Augustine, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Grimes, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Saint Augustine, FL (NPI 1689644833).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689644833
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME68197 (FL)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,043 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 264 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 253 | $88 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 126 | $109 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 83 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 426 | 136 |
| Gabapentin | 83 | 54 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 | 49 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 43 | 37 |
| Ibuprofen | 35 | — |
| Meloxicam | 27 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$142 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 6500 Crill Ave Ste 1Palatka, FL 32177-9232Phone: (904) 814-8365Fax: (904) 217-3224
- 145 City Pl Ste 201Palm Coast, FL 32164-2480Phone: (888) 481-2135
- 351 Town Plaza Avenue201Ponte Vedra, FL 32081Phone: (904) 819-7077
- 300 Health Park Blvd Ste 1000St Augustine, FL 32086-3702Phone: (904) 819-2999
- One Orthopaedic PlSt Augustine, FL 32086-4202Phone: (904) 825-0540Fax: (904) 209-1055
- 120 Health Park Blvd Ste 1St Augustine, FL 32086-5798Phone: (904) 819-1010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-23
- Last updated
- 2024-04-01
- Certified
- 2024-04-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Grimes's NPI number?
- James Grimes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689644833, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Grimes's specialty?
- James Grimes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Grimes located?
- James Grimes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1301 Plantation Island Dr S Ste 106a, Saint Augustine, FL 32080-3109.
- What is James Grimes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Grimes is (904) 814-8365.
- Does James Grimes accept Medicare?
- James Grimes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Grimes's NPI active?
- Yes — James Grimes's NPI (1689644833) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.