Physician Profile
James C. Karegeannes, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Karegeannes
James C. Karegeannes, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Asheville, NC. James is a 1989 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,918 Medicare patients across 7,793 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and x-ray of knee, 3 views.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (828) 258-8800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
129 MCDOWELL ST
Asheville, NC 28801
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
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
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
7,793 services · 1,918 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
355 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
93 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
45 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis | Procedure | 27486 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope | Procedure | 29881 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
440 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
106 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
81 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
72 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
38 | More 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Asheville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Duke University School 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 7
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does James C. Karegeannes specialize in?
James C. Karegeannes is an orthopaedic surgeon in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is James C. Karegeannes located?
James C. Karegeannes is listed at 129 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is James C. Karegeannes's phone number?
The number on file is (828) 258-8800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James C. Karegeannes's NPI number?
James C. Karegeannes's National Provider Identifier is 1932156148. 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 James C. Karegeannes train?
James C. Karegeannes attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James C. Karegeannes been practicing?
James C. Karegeannes has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does James C. Karegeannes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, James C. Karegeannes performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 1 view, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James C. Karegeannes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James C. Karegeannes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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