Active NPI 1164443271 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James S Bazzi , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Middlesboro, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Bazzi, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Middlesboro, KY. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Bazzi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3600 CUMBERLAND AVE.

Dr. Bazzi is affiliated with Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, new 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

3600 Cumberland Ave

Middlesboro, KY 409652614

Telephone 6062421463

Fax 6062421468

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. Facility NPI 1891792495

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Middlesboro, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 42.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Middlesboro, KY (389 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

25.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bazzi (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Middlesboro Specialty Average (42.0 Years) 42.0 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	353	155	$50.26	$50.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	183	80	$130.93	$45.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	114	$71.00	$72.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	52	$73.00	$74.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	155	$50.71	$48.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	235	91	$136.17	$44.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	111	$74.31	$70.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	48	$74.45	$72.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	550	209	$50.61	$48.92
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	426	132	$141.04	$45.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	89	$72.20	$70.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	32	$79.06	$73.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	617	227	$50.32	$49.08
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	603	174	$130.54	$44.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	133	$76.63	$70.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	37	$77.45	$72.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	731	264	$49.51	$49.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	687	194	$123.59	$44.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	133	$71.80	$71.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	49	$76.69	$73.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	708	305	$49.67	$48.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	619	212	$126.54	$44.15
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	203	203	$73.65	$70.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	65	$81.84	$72.89
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$61.33	$48.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	486	196	$123.98	$43.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	319	193	$49.66	$48.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	176	$71.81	$70.23
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	76	12	$6.00	$1.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	64	52	$178.60	$46.73
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	38	$66.36	$52.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$105.38	$78.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$96.20	$72.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	13	12	$75.60	$38.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	499	220	$123.67	$43.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	377	224	$49.40	$48.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	201	201	$71.73	$70.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$84.93	$72.15
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$223.01	$127.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-06

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License KY 39345

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

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

2004 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 409651385

Phone: 6062483015

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

3602 W Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 409652614

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

3602 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 409652614

Appalachian Regional Healthcare Inc

3600 Cumberland Ave, Middlesboro, KY 409652614

Secondary Practice Locations

80 Hospital Dr Ste 2

Barbourville, KY 409067363

Phone: 6065454460

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

19 Associated Practitioners

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Pharmacist

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Melanie Harris , OTR L

Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist Registered & Licensed

Dr. Deborah Gever , MD

Pediatrics

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Carole Kiphart-Bay , MD

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kali Weaver , PharmD

Pharmacist

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Robert Hughes , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1215983051

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 06, 2026

Registered at 2004 CUMBERLAND AVE STE 100, MIDDLESBORO, KY 409651385 (Tel: 6062483015)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 14, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 1240, 315 HOSPITAL DRIVE STE 4, BARBOURVILLE, KY 40906 (Tel: 6065466624)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 14, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #39345 in KY)

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2016

Registered at 3600 CUMBERLAND AVE, MIDDLESBORO, KY 409652614 (Tel: 6062421463)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 340, MIDDLESBORO, KY 409650340 (Tel: 6062421463)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2016

Recorded as JAMES BAZZI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2016

Specialist (License #39345 in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164443271

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 22, 2006

Last Update: August 06, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2004 Cumberland Ave Ste 100

Middlesboro, KY 409651385

Phone: 6062483015

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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