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James M Grimes, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Augustine, FL specializing in orthopedic surgery. James trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,332 services to 999 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (904) 814-8365
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1301 PLANTATION ISLAND DR S STE 106A
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,332 services · 999 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
264 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
26 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
15 |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
11 |
| Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope | Procedure | 29880 |
11 |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
83 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
34 |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
23 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
26 |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
173 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Grimes specialize in?
Dr. Grimes is an orthopedic surgeon in Saint Augustine, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Grimes located?
Dr. Grimes is listed at 1301 PLANTATION ISLAND DR S STE 106A, Saint Augustine, FL 32080. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Grimes's phone number?
The number on file is (904) 814-8365. 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 1689644833. 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
Where did Dr. Grimes go to medical school?
Dr. Grimes attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Grimes have?
Dr. Grimes has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Grimes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Grimes performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, 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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