Active NPI 1528412731 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Nuttall , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Nuttall, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mcmaster Un, Michael Degroote School Of Medicine in 2016, Dr. Nuttall delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 18885 KATY FWY.

Dr. Nuttall maintains professional affiliations with Harrison County Hospital, Orthopaedic Associates Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

18885 Katy Fwy

Houston, TX 770941103

Telephone 2818292000

Fax 2818292220

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedic Associates, Llp Facility NPI 1841276631

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mcmaster Un, Michael Degroote School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -14.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nuttall (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	200	32	$2.00	$0.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	136	$362.00	$118.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	89	$256.00	$83.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	34	$224.90	$63.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	43	39	$113.07	$34.90
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	33	32	$104.00	$32.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	24	$95.74	$25.62
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	23	$99.92	$31.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$471.00	$154.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	20	$4989.00	$1152.21
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$118.50	$41.34
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$4514.71	$1106.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	424	62	$1.68	$1.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	313	205	$188.96	$119.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	118	$125.66	$84.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	114	69	$89.69	$34.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	102	67	$222.32	$63.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	60	45	$84.92	$23.14
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	57	52	$109.44	$36.31
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	53	34	$105.85	$35.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$307.24	$157.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	49	40	$257.00	$161.79
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	24	$4989.00	$1187.74
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	26	13	$56.40	$25.69
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	20	$4593.23	$1159.06
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	16	11	$101.31	$30.87
72220 X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views	15	14	$79.13	$24.56
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	13	13	$73.54	$18.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$206.00	$105.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	548	77	$1.67	$1.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	218	150	$185.00	$120.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	113	$121.00	$85.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	101	62	$229.69	$66.91
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	90	75	$257.00	$171.06
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	63	57	$127.99	$45.20
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	63	55	$90.85	$35.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$206.00	$106.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$297.00	$155.96
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	39	$106.50	$30.52
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	28	21	$112.31	$39.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	28	28	$372.00	$208.84
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	19	$103.76	$34.81
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	21	12	$104.74	$27.65
72220 X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views	16	15	$92.81	$29.24
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$105.64	$36.74
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$4711.00	$1199.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	768	16	$25.79	$17.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	349	207	$121.00	$86.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	88	$185.00	$124.15
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	95	65	$70.00	$5.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	62	$218.29	$62.92
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	89	86	$98.02	$29.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$206.00	$106.82
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	70	65	$135.63	$47.41
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	57	51	$95.52	$39.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	46	46	$297.00	$160.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	45	42	$107.30	$29.68
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	37	30	$118.76	$42.02
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	25	$82.00	$53.53
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	22	$5102.39	$1210.45
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	21	17	$90.67	$27.59
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	17	$101.40	$35.03
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	14	$123.97	$34.20
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$4711.00	$1215.42
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	12	$121.37	$33.85
72220 X-ray of sacrum and tailbone, minimum of 2 views	15	15	$97.00	$29.98
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$184.46	$34.79
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$4193.00	$1160.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	298	173	$121.00	$71.74
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	146	132	$130.75	$26.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$206.00	$102.96
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	90	65	$70.00	$6.03
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	55	$213.29	$59.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	56	45	$97.29	$36.15
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	53	50	$141.28	$46.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	46	$185.00	$104.04
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	30	$125.13	$32.91
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	35	25	$116.36	$36.18
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	30	30	$206.00	$30.37
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	26	19	$59.30	$27.53
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	24	20	$115.35	$35.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$82.00	$43.05
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	18	$110.17	$27.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	18	$509.00	$196.52
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	17	13	$123.03	$29.03
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$5167.18	$1344.94
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	14	12	$201.14	$58.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$297.00	$156.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	191	135	$120.91	$69.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$206.00	$99.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	80	66	$82.00	$42.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	65	$184.87	$102.12
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	68	57	$127.68	$24.02
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	52	41	$70.00	$6.18
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	51	39	$93.39	$30.91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	48	34	$209.00	$55.12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	46	43	$143.30	$45.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	39	39	$337.00	$129.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	33	31	$117.00	$26.11
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	30	18	$118.83	$33.53
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	30	30	$209.00	$95.08
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	28	18	$121.93	$27.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	18	$96.52	$23.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$297.00	$153.98
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	16	12	$58.23	$24.71
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	16	16	$4193.00	$1140.23
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$139.00	$71.29
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	13	13	$3242.31	$1055.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	54	$340.18	$98.13
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	67	67	$422.74	$125.73
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	30	12	$19.99	$7.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	20	$139.21	$66.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	24	24	$1011.48	$135.30
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$230.03	$92.49
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	19	19	$4489.16	$1107.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	18	11	$495.96	$55.25
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$4231.27	$1077.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	21	$345.23	$95.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	11	11	$937.28	$138.47

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-14

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX V8710

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 IN 01079366A

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WI 67816

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0114X

State License TX V8710

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

300007792 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopaedic Associates Llp

18885 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 770941103

Phone: 2818292000

Harrison County Hospital

1263 Hospital Dr Nw, Corydon, IN 471122173

Phone: 8127343800

Secondary Practice Locations

2600 North Loop W

Houston, TX 770928917

Phone: 7136506900

Po Box 207

Houston, TX 770010207

Phone: 2818282000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennie Worrell , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073236485

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Caitlin Gillespie , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1114313160

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Aharon Gladstein , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2025

Registered at 18885 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 770941103 (Tel: 2818292000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 207, HOUSTON, TX 770010207 (Tel: 2818282000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 14, 2025

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01079366A in IN)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #67816 in WI)

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2019

Registered at 1400 HIGHLAND RD STE 1, RICHMOND, IN 473748810 (Tel: 7659358905)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2019

Recorded as JAMES NUTTALL, MD

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NPI Profile Active November 03, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 03, 2017

Registered at 150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 071032496 (Tel: 9739724300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 03, 2017

Registered at 70 BURLINGTON ST W, HAMILTON, ONTARIO L8L 1G8 (Tel: 2899253553)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 03, 2017

Recorded as JAMES NUTTALL, MBBCHBAO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 03, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01079366A in IN)

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NPI Profile Active April 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 14, 2016

Registered at 150 BERGEN ST, NEWARK, NJ 071032496 (Tel: 9739724300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 14, 2016

Registered at 70 BURLINGTON ST W, HAMILTON, ONTARIO L8L 1G8 (Tel: 2899253553)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 14, 2016

Recorded as JAMES NUTTALL, MBBCHBAO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 14, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 14, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1528412731

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 14, 2016

Last Update: August 14, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 207

Houston, TX 770010207

Phone: 2818282000

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