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Active NPI 1053771204 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Buchanan Bircher , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Maple Grove, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Bircher, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Maple Grove, MN. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 2016, Dr. Bircher delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 9630 GROVE CIR N STE 200.

Dr. Bircher is affiliated with Infinite Health Collaborative, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 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

9630 Grove Cir N Ste 200

Maple Grove, MN 553693492

Telephone 7635207870
Fax 7635207580
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Maple Grove, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -9.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Maple Grove, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bircher (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Maple Grove Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
1,536 24 $28.00 $8.82
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
692 54 $2.00 $0.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
170 143 $300.76 $87.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
134 97 $269.69 $68.54
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
107 81 $164.08 $46.78
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
92 17 $1.00 $0.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
90 78 $162.93 $45.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
83 78 $426.40 $124.29
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
56 47 $142.66 $40.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
50 50 $370.78 $106.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
28 28 $553.50 $160.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
28 28 $4624.72 $1146.19
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure
18 18 $531.11 $130.21
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
16 16 $4631.82 $1113.50
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
15 15 $140.20 $37.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
15 15 $187.00 $54.83
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
13 13 $793.08 $206.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-11
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 70990

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 - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License MN 70990

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Infinite Health Collaborative, Pa

9630 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 553693492

Phone: 7635207870

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Emily Johnson , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013309715

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Lisa Hromadka , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013962455

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Margaret Baranowski , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033130463

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Julie Wenda , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1114215977

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Jarred Frisk , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1114618287

Physical Therapist

Mary Neill , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1124682851

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

15 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 11, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #70990 in MN)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2024

Registered at 3500 AMERICAN BLVD W STE 300, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554314442 (Tel: 9525125600)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2024

Recorded as JAMES BIRCHER, DO

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Updated Practice Location August 17, 2022

Registered at 9630 GROVE CIR N STE 200, MAPLE GROVE, MN 553693492 (Tel: 7635207870)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 17, 2022

Registered at 4200 DAHLBERG DR STE 300, GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 554224841 (Tel: 9525125600)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 17, 2022

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #70990 in MN)

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2021

Registered at 9500 EUCLID AVE # A41, CLEVELAND, OH 441956805 (Tel: 8002232273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2021

Registered at 2567 MILTON RD, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 441184648 (Tel: 2162195718)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #34.013237 in OH)

NPI Profile Active March 01, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2016

Registered at 20000 HARVARD AVE, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 441226805 (Tel: 2164917464)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2016

Registered at 4363 BRAMBLEWOOD AVE, VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN 551273516 (Tel: 6513081479)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 01, 2016

Recorded as JAMES BIRCHER, D.O.

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 01, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053771204
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 01, 2016
Last Update: June 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3500 American Blvd W Ste 300

Bloomington, MN 554314442

Phone: 9525125600

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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