Active NPI 1700874112 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Barton Kendrick , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Kendrick, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Kendrick delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1919 NORTH LOOP W STE 115.

Dr. Kendrick is affiliated with Northwest Orthopedic Associates, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, 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

1919 North Loop W Ste 115

Houston, TX 770081392

Telephone 7138642663

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Orthopedic Associates, P.a. Facility NPI 1083727226

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +15.9 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

52.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kendrick (40 Years) 40 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	6,445	100	$0.67	$0.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	290	122	$157.76	$73.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	276	164	$175.00	$90.46
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	112	77	$94.00	$40.44
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	82	22	$200.00	$72.03
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	71	49	$19.00	$6.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$300.00	$111.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	37	31	$83.00	$34.86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	35	33	$96.00	$47.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	26	26	$200.00	$131.48
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$192.05	$129.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$350.00	$168.81
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$110.00	$39.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	258	117	$362.32	$81.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	239	152	$218.25	$91.25
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	217	103	$19.61	$7.58
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	141	36	$378.00	$127.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$245.71	$115.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$317.00	$124.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	351	161	$385.68	$81.66
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	232	39	$6.00	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	225	160	$223.00	$92.81
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	216	124	$16.00	$6.43
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	203	44	$378.00	$131.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	69	$240.00	$113.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	31	$317.00	$131.99
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	21	18	$131.00	$57.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$379.00	$162.38
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$7836.21	$1369.21
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	13	13	$359.00	$136.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	311	146	$402.07	$80.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	234	163	$223.00	$93.59
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	221	110	$16.00	$5.63
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	202	54	$378.00	$136.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$240.00	$115.36
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	52	13	$6.00	$1.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	17	$317.00	$123.38
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	17	13	$127.47	$53.85
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$359.00	$139.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	280	180	$154.29	$77.67
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	133	$434.92	$77.31
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	259	121	$15.67	$6.03
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	181	48	$378.00	$143.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$240.00	$111.75
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	20	18	$94.05	$45.08
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	20	12	$134.00	$40.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$105.00	$47.33
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	12	$140.23	$76.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	416	250	$152.78	$75.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	405	171	$358.60	$65.74
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	312	148	$11.00	$6.26
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	263	56	$378.00	$141.27
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	151	130	$133.41	$37.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	99	72	$105.00	$46.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$240.00	$110.46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	45	42	$120.33	$41.70
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	40	$148.70	$30.30
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	22	$155.52	$36.27
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	24	23	$267.00	$103.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	2,736	40	$42.00	$11.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	430	255	$147.09	$73.68
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	405	231	$248.74	$69.01
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	383	210	$11.00	$6.53
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	192	142	$95.53	$44.55
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	177	125	$127.19	$35.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	107	$219.58	$108.08
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	79	23	$378.00	$140.00
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	45	41	$151.00	$29.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	38	37	$126.00	$41.98
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	32	32	$160.00	$35.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$7566.00	$1397.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	5,344	68	$42.00	$12.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	545	328	$146.00	$73.80
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	369	197	$10.98	$5.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	359	232	$243.90	$71.41
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	169	115	$132.41	$36.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	136	106	$88.00	$43.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$217.00	$109.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	55	43	$151.00	$29.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	44	$126.00	$41.83
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	44	44	$160.00	$35.38
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	23	14	$125.00	$31.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	17	$110.30	$30.05
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$7566.00	$1401.36
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	12	12	$9224.00	$1393.39

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-19

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX H4458

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

098910502 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northwest Orthopedic Associates, P.a.

1919 N Loop W, Houston, TX 770081392

Phone: 7138642663

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Richard Nixon , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1962462002

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location January 19, 2024

Registered at 1919 NORTH LOOP W STE 115, HOUSTON, TX 770081392 (Tel: 7138642663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 19, 2024

Registered at 1919 NORTH LOOP W STE 115, HOUSTON, TX 770081392 (Tel: 7138642663)

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2022

Registered at 1431 STUDEMONT ST STE 600, HOUSTON, TX 770073803 (Tel: 7134861700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2022

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST STE 1700, HOUSTON, TX 770301526 (Tel: 7134867500)

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NPI Profile Active January 05, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 05, 2009

Registered at 1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770081500 (Tel: 7138649129)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 05, 2009

Registered at 1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 200, HOUSTON, TX 770081500 (Tel: 7138649129)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 05, 2009

Recorded as JAMES KENDRICK, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 05, 2009

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #H4458 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700874112

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 10, 2005

Last Update: January 19, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1919 North Loop W Ste 115

Houston, TX 770081392

Phone: 7138642663

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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