James Kendrick, M.D.
NPI 1700874112 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Kendrick, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1700874112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700874112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H4458 (TX)
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
882 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 | 290 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 276 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 112 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 61 | $112 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 37 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 35 | $47 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 317 | 111 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 155 | 52 |
| Celecoxib | 134 | 40 |
| Pregabalin | 133 | 38 |
| Gabapentin | 100 | 32 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 52 | 18 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 45 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$615 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2024-01-19
- Certified
- 2024-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Kendrick's NPI number?
- James Kendrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700874112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Kendrick's specialty?
- James Kendrick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Kendrick located?
- James Kendrick's practice location on file with NPPES is 1919 North Loop W Ste 115, Houston, TX 77008-1392.
- What is James Kendrick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Kendrick is (713) 864-2663.
- Does James Kendrick accept Medicare?
- James Kendrick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Kendrick's NPI active?
- Yes — James Kendrick's NPI (1700874112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.