What is James Heltsley's NPI number?

James Heltsley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881998490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is James Heltsley's specialty?

James Heltsley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is James Heltsley located?

James Heltsley's practice location on file with NPPES is 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940.

What is James Heltsley's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Heltsley is (270) 782-7800.

Does James Heltsley accept Medicare?

James Heltsley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is James Heltsley's NPI active?

Yes — James Heltsley's NPI (1881998490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-07.

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James Heltsley, D.O.

NPI 1881998490 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bowling Green, KY

James Heltsley, D.O. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Bowling Green, KY (NPI 1881998490).

Provider details

NPI number: 1881998490
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: D.O.
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: Yes
License: 03949 (KY)

Practice location

165 Natchez Trace Ave

Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940

Phone: (270) 782-7800

Fax: (270) 843-0779

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Mailing address

201 Park St

Bowling Green, KY 42101-1759

Specialties & taxonomies

Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianPrimary207X00000XLicense 03949 (KY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician207XX0005XLicense 03949 (KY)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Detailed profile(89/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
2,732 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 methodology.

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	547	$69
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	341	$85
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	285	$120
X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030	160	$31
X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560	148	$31
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	132

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Diclofenac Sodium	394	166
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	229	137
Methylprednisolone	129	118
Celecoxib	79	32
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	66	52
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	41	32
Gabapentin	37

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$471 across 6 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.

Enumerated: 2010-12-23
Last updated: 2016-07-07

Frequently asked questions

What is James Heltsley's NPI number?: James Heltsley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881998490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is James Heltsley's specialty?: James Heltsley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
Where is James Heltsley located?: James Heltsley's practice location on file with NPPES is 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42103-7940.
What is James Heltsley's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Heltsley is (270) 782-7800.
Does James Heltsley accept Medicare?: James Heltsley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is James Heltsley's NPI active?: Yes — James Heltsley's NPI (1881998490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-07.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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	547	$69
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213	341	$85
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	285	$120
X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030	160	$31
X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560	148	$31
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	132

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Diclofenac Sodium	394	166
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen	229	137
Methylprednisolone	129	118
Celecoxib	79	32
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen	66	52
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl	41	32
Gabapentin	37

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$471 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments