Active NPI 1225147028 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James R Seeds , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Elgin, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Seeds, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Elgin, IL. With approximately 29 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1997, Dr. Seeds delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2350 ROYAL BLVD.

Dr. Seeds is affiliated with Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2350 Royal Blvd
Suite 200

Elgin, IL 601234719

Telephone 8479315300

Fax 8479319072

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Winters Family Practice Pc Facility NPI 1912942863

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1997

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Elgin, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

29 Yrs +5.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Elgin, IL (1064 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Seeds (29 Years) 29 Yrs

Elgin Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	8,320	75	$1.25	$0.13
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	697	14	$54.17	$17.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	197	142	$222.00	$127.91
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	146	108	$382.36	$111.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	67	$150.00	$90.87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	68	57	$163.00	$44.76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$296.00	$168.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	48	$164.00	$33.07
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	46	43	$1997.00	$148.90
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	44	37	$40.00	$9.65
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	26	26	$2136.00	$150.33
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	16	16	$6436.00	$374.20
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$8551.00	$1141.43
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$3765.00	$181.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,526	17	$35.00	$8.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	221	140	$222.00	$129.19
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	179	108	$380.31	$113.22
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	153	101	$40.00	$11.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	79	61	$150.00	$90.59
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	73	58	$163.00	$45.36
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	73	60	$164.00	$33.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$296.00	$168.67
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	39	34	$1997.00	$154.21
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	28	27	$2125.29	$145.83
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	14	13	$140.00	$46.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	157	117	$222.00	$129.94
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	145	92	$389.83	$115.43
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	130	77	$42.46	$10.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	61	$150.00	$93.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$296.00	$174.93
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	45	$163.00	$48.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	38	$164.00	$36.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	34	28	$135.00	$35.14
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	25	24	$1997.00	$160.66
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	23	13	$129.00	$39.39
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$1836.00	$160.56
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	16	14	$146.00	$44.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$191.00	$114.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	696	12	$42.00	$31.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	114	$150.00	$94.61
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	156	96	$40.00	$10.63
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	153	99	$388.89	$115.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	146	112	$222.00	$134.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	59	$164.00	$35.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	63	$191.00	$117.00
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	41	$163.00	$46.92
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	40	35	$135.00	$35.23
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	37	33	$1997.00	$176.00
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	28	12	$129.00	$38.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	25	17	$140.00	$45.14
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	23	23	$1836.00	$171.88
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	13	13	$1983.00	$152.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	99	$148.75	$77.63
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	133	76	$46.69	$11.47
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	114	72	$525.22	$113.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	86	$219.55	$108.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$212.41	$112.77
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	48	32	$170.25	$32.11
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	32	30	$1902.84	$179.02
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	27	22	$142.22	$32.85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	26	24	$170.38	$45.86
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	15	$138.45	$34.54
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	20	18	$1982.50	$168.11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	15	13	$159.07	$40.55

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	183	130	$148.42	$74.69
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	171	105	$50.00	$12.18
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	134	97	$572.76	$106.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	96	$218.00	$110.02
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	76	55	$174.00	$29.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$225.00	$110.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	47	41	$178.72	$43.02
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	33	15	$120.00	$30.54
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	29	29	$1968.00	$174.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	28	27	$150.00	$32.23
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	28	14	$145.00	$32.91
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	25	11	$140.00	$26.79
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	21	20	$1929.00	$177.53
20606 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance	16	15	$300.00	$80.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	245	158	$148.00	$70.49
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	208	133	$50.00	$12.79
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	194	127	$541.24	$93.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	126	$218.00	$104.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	104	$225.00	$108.29
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	100	70	$182.70	$29.97
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	50	$184.91	$39.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	38	32	$153.95	$30.37
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	35	35	$1929.00	$180.20
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	28	28	$1968.00	$179.16
73620 X-ray of foot, 2 views	19	13	$147.37	$27.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	123	$148.00	$70.78
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	173	121	$50.00	$11.05
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	156	116	$538.46	$97.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	104	$218.00	$104.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$225.00	$106.66
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	79	62	$174.00	$28.03
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	44	41	$1968.00	$171.36
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	38	31	$175.00	$38.04
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	22	22	$1929.00	$174.34
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$145.00	$31.77
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	14	11	$175.00	$35.66

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-26

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036113423

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License IL 036113423

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036113423 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare Mchenry

CG2631

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr Medicare Kane

CE6001

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Grp Kane

208821

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Grp Mchenry

207906

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Fox Valley Orthopaedic Associates Pllc

2525 Kaneville Rd, Geneva, IL 601342578

Phone: 8474681400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

Dolores Theiss , CRNFA

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical-Surgical

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Dr. Joshua Alpert , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jarod Schieler , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1518572205

Physician Assistant

Dr. Anthony Savino , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1538277504

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Vincent Cannestra , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1598873473

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Kogan , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2025

Registered at 2350 ROYAL BLVD STE 200, ELGIN, IL 601234718 (Tel: 6305841400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036113423 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active August 28, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location August 28, 2014

Registered at 2350 ROYAL BLVD, SUITE 200, ELGIN, IL 601234719 (Tel: 8479315300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 28, 2014

Registered at 2350 ROYAL BLVD, SUITE 200, ELGIN, IL 601234719 (Tel: 8479315300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 28, 2014

Recorded as JAMES SEEDS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 28, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036113423 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1225147028

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 29, 2006

Last Update: June 26, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2350 Royal Blvd Ste 200

Elgin, IL 601234718

Phone: 6305841400

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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