Active NPI 1750321089 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Ream Whittum , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Hermiston, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Whittum, MD is a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner in Hermiston, OR. With approximately 37 years of clinical practice since graduating from Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Whittum provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 1122 W ELM AVE.

Dr. Whittum is affiliated with Good Shepherd Health Care System and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1122 W Elm Ave

Hermiston, OR 978386933

Telephone 5412897075

Fax 5413144873

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Motion Orthopedics, P.c. Facility NPI 1780813741

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Hermiston, OR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Hermiston, OR (360 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whittum (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Hermiston Specialty Average (26.8 Years) 26.8 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
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$471.00	$165.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$339.50	$126.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	736	12	$27.00	$11.20
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	459	127	$11.03	$6.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	259	204	$111.01	$67.55
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	204	127	$189.48	$66.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	115	100	$81.39	$42.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$179.81	$94.84
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	64	55	$79.75	$34.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	55	53	$60.99	$27.38
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	33	$79.89	$28.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$149.03	$91.72
26055 Incision of tendon covering	36	27	$2557.00	$532.07
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	28	21	$1442.00	$422.07
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	27	22	$173.76	$45.02
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	26	26	$125.15	$72.09
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$96.66	$35.44
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	22	20	$128.24	$49.80
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	18	18	$43.44	$17.46
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	18	16	$39.83	$19.83
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$69.06	$29.10
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	15	14	$87.10	$42.01
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$60.36	$24.65
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$65.08	$25.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	864	12	$23.50	$11.70
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	592	164	$11.01	$6.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	360	300	$110.68	$68.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	349	207	$171.78	$59.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	178	178	$183.36	$92.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	170	142	$79.61	$42.40
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	124	100	$77.54	$31.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	96	$165.20	$92.04
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	82	74	$63.92	$28.81
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	71	61	$72.92	$25.46
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	40	30	$156.03	$46.48
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	39	33	$1478.97	$428.84
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	33	33	$123.36	$68.15
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	33	23	$49.50	$25.13
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	25	$2557.00	$513.38
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	28	23	$63.32	$22.41
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	26	26	$86.29	$30.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$314.20	$168.02
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	21	18	$48.32	$19.73
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	20	$49.24	$17.86
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$61.35	$23.96
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	13	$70.40	$28.15
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	13	$132.79	$48.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	478	125	$11.03	$6.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	311	180	$158.27	$57.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	284	233	$102.28	$63.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	223	172	$71.04	$38.28
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	139	$187.24	$92.88
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	118	91	$74.43	$29.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	76	$173.55	$94.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	70	60	$63.98	$21.58
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	52	52	$99.77	$57.73
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	40	$69.57	$31.54
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	34	27	$44.13	$20.84
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	33	24	$67.23	$26.11
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	33	27	$141.85	$39.69
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	31	31	$69.13	$23.58
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	30	25	$1442.00	$396.20
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	23	$2557.00	$518.75
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	24	21	$39.99	$14.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$314.37	$165.04
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	21	15	$55.81	$19.96
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	19	14	$55.74	$21.56
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	17	17	$90.51	$42.54
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	12	11	$57.88	$20.69
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$59.00	$22.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$5042.73	$1334.26
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	11	11	$20.50	$9.47
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$61.64	$21.83

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-06-10

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OR MD194739

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

Good Shepherd Health Care System

600 Nw 11th St, Hermiston, OR 978388604

Phone: 5416673400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2025

Registered at 1122 W ELM AVE, HERMISTON, OR 978386933 (Tel: 5412897075)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2025

Registered at 1122 W ELM AVE, HERMISTON, OR 978386933 (Tel: 5412897075)

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Updated Practice Location March 24, 2021

Registered at 620 NW 11TH ST STE M201, HERMISTON, OR 978386941 (Tel: 5412897075)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 24, 2021

Registered at 620 NW 11TH ST STE M201, HERMISTON, OR 978386941 (Tel: 5412894118)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 24, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #MD194739 in OR)

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NPI Profile Active April 25, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 25, 2008

Registered at 77 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 107, NORTH ADAMS, MA 012472550 (Tel: 4136646111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2008

Registered at 77 HOSPITAL AVE, SUITE 107, NORTH ADAMS, MA 012472550 (Tel: 4136646111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2008

Recorded as JAMES WHITTUM, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2008

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #79616 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750321089

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 07, 2006

Last Update: June 10, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

1122 W Elm Ave

Hermiston, OR 978386933

Phone: 5412897075

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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