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Based in Bakersfield, CA, James B Grimes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 372 services to 256 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (661) 324-2491
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9330 STOCKDALE HWY SUITE 600
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
372 services · 256 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
12 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
11 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
117 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
115 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
42 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Grimes's specialty?
Dr. Grimes is an orthopedic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Grimes?
Dr. Grimes is listed at 9330 STOCKDALE HWY SUITE 600, Bakersfield, CA 93311. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Grimes?
The number on file is (661) 324-2491. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Grimes?
Dr. Grimes's National Provider Identifier is 1215040845. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Grimes's medical education?
Dr. Grimes attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Grimes have?
Dr. Grimes has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Grimes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Grimes performs procedures including shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope and partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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