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- 4802 S 109Th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146
About Dr. Slater
Based in Tulsa, OK, James C. Slater, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. James graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1986. James is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,810 Medicare patients across 14,200 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. NPI 1558339986 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (918) 392-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4802 S 109TH EAST AVE
Tulsa, OK 74146
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14,200 services · 2,810 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
170 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
147 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
67 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
29 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
28 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| Incision of connective tissue of hip or thigh | Procedure | 27025 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
593 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
469 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
315 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
| X-ray of joints, multiple | Imaging | 77077 |
140 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive… |
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 adult reconstructive surgeons at this location 2
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 adult reconstructive surgeons in Tulsa 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Oklahoma 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 1
Providers in OK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Slater's specialty?
Dr. Slater is an orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgeon in Tulsa, OK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Adult Reconstructive Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Slater?
Dr. Slater is listed at 4802 S 109Th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Slater?
The number on file is (918) 392-1400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Slater's NPI number?
Dr. Slater's National Provider Identifier is 1558339986. 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. Slater's medical education?
Dr. Slater attended University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Slater been practicing?
Dr. Slater has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Slater known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Slater performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Slater confirmed this information?
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