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Dr. James Nicholas Pappas , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Reno, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Pappas, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Reno, NV. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nevada School Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Pappas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10381 DOUBLE R BLVD.

Dr. Pappas is affiliated with Community Health Allied Medical Providers - Pappas Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10381 Double R Blvd

Reno, NV 895215991

Telephone 7753221200
Fax 7753221241
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 James Pappas Md Ltd Facility NPI 1316279862

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nevada School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Reno, NV

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +17.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
38 Specialists

Practicing in Reno, NV (171 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pappas (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Reno Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 21 $450.00 $111.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-12
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NV 6627

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 TN MD0000023692

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 CA G070303

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
20-16513 (NV)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medical Pin
XPY166000 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Community Health Allied Medical Providers - Pappas Pllc

2102 Idaho St, Elko, NV 898012625

Phone: 7753895777

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Kimberly Pope , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1184800815

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Hammargren-Kuykendall , APN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1598051211

Advanced Practice Nurse

Dr. Waqaar Ahmad , MD

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NPI 1639515034

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Adam Slamowitz , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1689810467

Physician Assistant (Certified)

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 March 14, 2024

Registered at 2102 IDAHO ST, ELKO, NV 898012340 (Tel: 7753221200)

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Updated Practice Location May 20, 2019

Registered at 10381 DOUBLE R BLVD, RENO, NV 895215991 (Tel: 7753221200)

NPI Profile Active July 28, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2014

Registered at 5255 LONGLEY LN, SUITE 140, RENO, NV 895112340 (Tel: 7753221200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2014

Registered at 5255 LONGLEY LN, SUITE 140, RENO, NV 895112340 (Tel: 7753221200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 28, 2014

Recorded as JAMES PAPPAS, M.D.

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

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #6627 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 09, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1457332025
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 09, 2005
Last Update: March 14, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2102 Idaho St

Elko, NV 898012340

Phone: 7753221200

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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