James Aitken
NPI 1770944555 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Williamsville, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Aitken is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Williamsville, NY (NPI 1770944555).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770944555
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
298 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 | 115 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 46 | $68 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $104 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 28 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 24 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 23 | $40 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 159 | 57 |
| Celecoxib | 90 | 52 |
| Meloxicam | 43 | 21 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 39 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 27 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 24 | 24 |
| Cefadroxil | 22 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,900 across 8 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 (1)
- Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001Phone: (336) 716-2255Fax: (336) 716-3202
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-08
- Last updated
- 2025-07-08
- Certified
- 2025-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Aitken's NPI number?
- James Aitken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770944555, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Aitken's specialty?
- James Aitken is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Aitken located?
- James Aitken's practice location on file with NPPES is 192 Park Club Ln, Williamsville, NY 14221-5270.
- What is James Aitken's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Aitken is (716) 204-1101.
- Does James Aitken accept Medicare?
- James Aitken is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Aitken's NPI active?
- Yes — James Aitken's NPI (1770944555) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.