Active NPI 1063449650 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Eldon Ware , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Alma, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Ware, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Alma, MI. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1993, Dr. Ware delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 315 E WARWICK DR.

Dr. Ware maintains professional affiliations with Mymichigan Medical Center Clare, Mymichigan Medical Center Alma and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

315 E Warwick Dr
Suite B

Alma, MI 488011083

Telephone 9894632333

Fax 9894632266

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mymichigan Medical Center Alma Facility NPI 1750309209

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Alma, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +0.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 32.5 Yrs

State Avg: 24.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

3 Specialists

Practicing in Alma, MI (1014 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

33.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ware (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Alma Specialty Average (32.5 Years) 32.5 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	10,248	70	$0.25	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	274	161	$138.00	$84.50
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	224	155	$19.00	$15.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	145	85	$172.06	$70.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	63	$198.00	$118.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$207.00	$105.81
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	54	33	$82.70	$41.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	51	31	$132.78	$36.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$256.00	$153.76
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	46	37	$161.87	$46.85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	38	31	$16.00	$9.68
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$3282.00	$1222.62
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	16	$131.76	$34.49
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	22	$3395.00	$1241.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	768	14	$26.00	$16.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	212	149	$138.00	$85.03
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	157	73	$16.10	$11.38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	145	81	$167.50	$69.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$207.00	$107.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	69	37	$81.41	$42.43
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	62	33	$138.39	$39.02
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	43	38	$156.19	$46.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	33	20	$125.70	$32.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$198.00	$121.47
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	28	$3282.00	$1267.96
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	24	$3395.00	$1269.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$256.00	$155.80
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	15	$113.00	$32.46
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	12	$954.00	$422.67
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	13	$187.00	$82.06
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	12	12	$121.00	$37.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,888	27	$26.00	$17.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	254	188	$138.00	$87.57
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	153	90	$16.00	$10.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	150	102	$172.48	$73.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$256.00	$164.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	77	39	$82.58	$43.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	61	$198.00	$123.31
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	59	46	$146.00	$42.95
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	56	26	$132.00	$39.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	27	$122.00	$33.12
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	31	$3282.00	$1273.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$207.00	$108.98
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	17	$117.52	$40.75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	17	$406.00	$193.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$3395.00	$1274.60
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	12	11	$954.00	$428.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	2,752	47	$24.53	$17.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	271	190	$107.99	$88.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	181	119	$167.73	$70.26
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	147	88	$15.45	$10.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	138	138	$229.00	$162.66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	98	71	$146.00	$43.63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	76	71	$155.74	$125.30
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	67	29	$133.97	$38.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	66	42	$85.00	$44.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	45	$126.00	$33.69
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	27	27	$3282.00	$1268.10
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	12	$113.00	$38.35
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$406.00	$196.61
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$3677.92	$1338.19
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1908.00	$502.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,024	18	$23.00	$18.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	321	224	$98.00	$73.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	178	126	$217.82	$66.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	165	165	$229.00	$159.03
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	163	109	$15.00	$11.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	103	$142.00	$106.45
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	108	80	$146.00	$41.69
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	82	51	$85.00	$42.97
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	78	46	$135.38	$38.18
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	45	$119.92	$30.63
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	23	16	$117.91	$38.52
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	21	$5267.71	$1445.34
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$406.00	$202.24
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	14	12	$1743.29	$427.54
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$5720.33	$1304.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,632	34	$23.00	$18.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	342	252	$142.00	$105.48
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	224	155	$280.50	$63.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	217	179	$98.00	$71.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	216	216	$229.00	$159.23
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	195	121	$15.00	$12.10
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	117	92	$160.97	$43.12
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	58	$132.72	$35.50
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	104	58	$83.21	$39.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	91	70	$123.34	$29.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	34	$7186.00	$1351.70
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	24	16	$113.00	$34.63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$304.00	$136.04
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	16	$7287.88	$1408.05
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$3773.00	$178.52
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$3395.00	$510.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	521	308	$140.88	$69.58
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	238	136	$37.21	$12.98
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	214	143	$227.11	$65.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	171	140	$142.11	$103.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	137	65	$104.93	$34.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	136	136	$178.65	$102.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	120	68	$85.00	$38.84
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	112	88	$123.95	$41.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	68	68	$229.00	$157.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	67	50	$74.39	$28.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	34	$5146.35	$1386.59
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	30	21	$102.60	$32.86
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	11	$144.00	$29.53
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	19	19	$2450.00	$497.50
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$265.68	$134.21
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$4510.06	$1348.82
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	16	$1289.00	$417.44
26055 Incision of tendon covering	17	15	$1533.18	$265.59
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	16	12	$79.75	$31.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	12	$86.79	$32.01
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$1739.00	$553.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	752	383	$150.00	$69.62
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	249	149	$50.00	$11.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	224	224	$180.00	$102.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	222	156	$183.11	$64.77
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	140	102	$85.00	$37.12
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	99	69	$85.00	$38.77
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	85	44	$75.00	$33.32
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	51	$50.00	$27.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	31	24	$100.00	$32.19
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	23	23	$1500.00	$549.95
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	17	$65.00	$28.79
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$3300.00	$1363.39
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$878.89	$175.55
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	16	$750.00	$394.90
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	15	14	$1400.00	$499.23
26055 Incision of tendon covering	13	11	$600.00	$263.72
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$2000.00	$1001.08
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	13	11	$65.00	$29.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI 5101012102

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1026076 (MI)

Medicaid State Provider ID

5180574 (MI)

Medicaid State Provider ID

5179878 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthplus Commercial

0989504 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Php Commercial

200000012668 (MI)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbsm

2052915034 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mymichigan Medical Center Clare

602 Beech St, Clare, MI 486171466

Phone: 9898028834

Mymichigan Medical Center Clare

602 Beech St, Clare, MI 486171466

Phone: 9898025117

Mymichigan Medical Center Alma

4851 E Pickard St, Mount Pleasant, MI 488582042

Phone: 9894632333

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Riley Bell

Physician Assistant

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Dr. Michael Rodriguez , MD

Family Medicine - Sports Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Joseph Fox , AT, C

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1679552442

Nicholas Brough

Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 08, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 08, 2015

Registered at 315 E WARWICK DR, SUITE B, ALMA, MI 488011083 (Tel: 9894632333)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 08, 2015

Registered at 315 E WARWICK DR, SUITE B, ALMA, MI 488011083 (Tel: 9894632333)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 08, 2015

Recorded as JAMES WARE, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 08, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #5101012102 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1063449650

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006

Last Update: May 08, 2015

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

315 E Warwick Dr, Suite B

Alma, MI 488011083

Phone: 9894632333

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