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- 9330 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 600, Bakersfield, CA 93311
About Dr. Grimes
Based in Bakersfield, CA, James B. Grimes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 372 services to 256 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1215040845 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (661) 324-2491
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9330 STOCKDALE HWY SUITE 600
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
372 services · 256 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
117 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
115 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 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 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| 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 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgeon in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic 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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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
Is Dr. Grimes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Grimes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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