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Active NPI 1740772417 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Kohler , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Ames, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Kohler, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Kohler delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1215 DUFF AVE.

Dr. Kohler is affiliated with Mcfarland Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, 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

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105400

Telephone 5152394475
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hy-Vee Inc Facility NPI 1902848229

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Ames, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -17.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (271 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
94.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kohler (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Ames Specialty Average (25.2 Years) 25.2 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
176 17 $3.00 $0.89
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
52 51 $10610.38 $501.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
38 37 $203.00 $118.51
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
37 37 $13872.89 $288.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
33 33 $182.00 $102.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
31 31 $281.00 $153.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
21 21 $137.00 $83.86
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
15 15 $241.20 $70.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-19
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA MD-52862

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IA R-11174

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WI 82012

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mcfarland Clinic Pc

1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105400

Phone: 5152394400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

15 Associated Practitioners
Natalie Nelson

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053945048
Dr. David Sneller , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1265413678

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Stefl , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1275943334

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Friederich , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1295723302

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Betsey Bean , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1316237357

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Peter Buck , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1366439796

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 21, 2024

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105400 (Tel: 5152394475)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 21, 2024

Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105469

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 21, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R-11174 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location August 25, 2023

Registered at 4602 EASTPARK BLVD, MADISON, WI 537182002 (Tel: 6082637540)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 25, 2023

Registered at 7974 UW HEALTH CT, MIDDLETON, WI 535625531

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 25, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #82012 in WI)

NPI Profile Active May 30, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 30, 2018

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562223)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 30, 2018

Registered at 1409 EASTVIEW DR, CORALVILLE, IA 522411011 (Tel: 5154506272)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 30, 2018

Recorded as JAMES KOHLER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 30, 2018

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R-11174 in IA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 30, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740772417
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 30, 2018
Last Update: November 19, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1215 Duff Ave

Ames, IA 500105469

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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