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Based in Ypsilanti, MI, James L Telfer, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 646 Medicare patients across 12,116 services.
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Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (734) 712-0655
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5315 ELLIOTT DR SUITE 304
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
12,116 services · 646 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
182 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
80 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
50 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
33 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
29 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
11,400 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg | Drug given | J1040 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
110 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
80 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
69 |
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 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Telfer's specialty?
Dr. Telfer is an orthopaedic surgeon in Ypsilanti, MI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Telfer?
Dr. Telfer is listed at 5315 ELLIOTT DR SUITE 304, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Telfer?
The number on file is (734) 712-0655. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Telfer's NPI number?
Dr. Telfer's National Provider Identifier is 1063455996. 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
How long has Dr. Telfer been practicing?
Dr. Telfer has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Telfer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Telfer performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, 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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