Active NPI 1619965589 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James P Sutherland , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Wausau, WI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Sutherland, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Wausau, WI. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Louisville School Of Medicine in 1989, Dr. Sutherland delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3901 STEWART AVE.

Dr. Sutherland is affiliated with Orthopaedic Centers Of Wisconsin S C and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of knee, 3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3901 Stewart Ave

Wausau, WI 544013948

Telephone 7159070900

Fax 7158036977

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Orthopaedic Centers Of Wisconsin S C Facility NPI 1174977433

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Louisville 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 Wausau, WI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +18.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Wausau, WI (688 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

88.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sutherland (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Wausau Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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	2,920	26	$2.00	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	130	$252.00	$86.36
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	140	93	$341.23	$45.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	105	69	$435.56	$44.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	57	35	$618.67	$63.29
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	35	$291.33	$36.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	34	$357.00	$121.65
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$309.00	$105.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$462.00	$157.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	22	$157.00	$53.51
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	21	19	$10956.00	$1168.24
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$10628.95	$1115.61
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	15	13	$505.00	$51.34
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	14	13	$285.00	$39.41
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	12	12	$555.00	$57.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	149	117	$238.96	$85.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	124	98	$353.18	$48.15
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	114	79	$373.01	$44.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	42	$336.96	$121.89
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	42	26	$131.00	$11.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	42	24	$296.71	$36.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	39	$148.45	$53.82
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	37	29	$646.89	$68.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$441.78	$157.99
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	22	22	$431.77	$51.74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	13	$248.65	$34.92
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	19	19	$9954.47	$1118.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$300.11	$105.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	155	120	$209.63	$86.04
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	116	94	$310.59	$47.85
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	99	62	$280.21	$44.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$288.50	$119.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	35	29	$530.74	$66.14
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	33	24	$131.00	$10.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$408.00	$153.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	29	$136.76	$53.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$271.41	$104.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	28	19	$265.71	$35.69
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	24	23	$219.92	$34.18
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	22	22	$357.00	$57.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	21	21	$9382.90	$1179.77
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	19	19	$323.16	$51.78
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	12	$10956.00	$1175.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	145	118	$195.00	$86.61
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	143	107	$287.30	$43.65
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	104	75	$255.10	$42.64
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	47	37	$496.34	$65.24
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	46	33	$131.00	$10.50
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	43	$135.00	$52.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$268.00	$107.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	38	$261.00	$123.71
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	39	28	$231.79	$31.06
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	26	23	$200.08	$32.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$393.00	$160.85
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	14	$9187.00	$1203.01
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	14	14	$335.00	$56.54
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	12	$244.00	$37.66
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	13	13	$317.00	$51.59
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$10956.00	$1201.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	153	92	$243.82	$37.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	113	$190.47	$71.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	92	64	$249.52	$40.95
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	48	33	$127.65	$11.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	37	$466.95	$66.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$263.23	$103.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	40	$133.63	$42.64
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	22	$209.71	$27.43
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	31	15	$204.10	$30.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	29	25	$185.79	$30.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$256.85	$105.37
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	20	20	$307.55	$50.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	14	$9024.61	$1161.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	12	$10831.50	$1290.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	194	127	$221.29	$35.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	173	143	$185.00	$71.48
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	123	88	$245.67	$40.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	60	57	$124.80	$43.60
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	57	44	$108.21	$11.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	57	40	$399.65	$58.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	56	$254.00	$102.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	35	26	$180.83	$30.42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	24	$228.32	$27.86
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	27	27	$8700.00	$1234.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	21	$10375.00	$1288.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$247.00	$105.47
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$291.29	$48.34
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	12	12	$191.00	$73.52
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	11	11	$2936.00	$159.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	206	122	$206.31	$33.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	142	$185.00	$69.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	104	71	$244.04	$38.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	72	72	$254.00	$101.31
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	54	42	$94.00	$12.94
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	48	32	$220.73	$26.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	41	$128.00	$41.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	40	$362.70	$58.19
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	30	29	$10547.93	$1292.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$247.00	$103.48
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	24	19	$8700.00	$1272.78
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	23	22	$172.96	$27.68
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	16	16	$285.00	$46.66
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	14	14	$302.00	$49.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	233	175	$185.00	$69.91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	210	127	$202.33	$33.40
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	108	60	$235.86	$36.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	78	78	$254.00	$101.38
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	69	55	$94.00	$10.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	66	54	$357.68	$57.27
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	61	44	$232.54	$27.35
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	40	34	$175.10	$29.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	28	$247.00	$102.95
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	28	11	$174.86	$27.88
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	24	23	$10375.00	$1281.06
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	20	17	$8700.00	$1261.70
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	16	$213.00	$69.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	14	$128.00	$41.60
73503 X-ray of hip with pelvis, minimum of 4 views	13	13	$302.00	$49.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-23

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License WI 40384

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

32464800 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopaedic Centers Of Wisconsin S C

3901 Stewart Ave, Wausau, WI 544013948

Phone: 7159070900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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Physician Assistant

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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 August 26, 2022

Registered at 3901 STEWART AVE, WAUSAU, WI 544013948 (Tel: 7159070900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2022

Registered at 3901 STEWART AVE, WAUSAU, WI 544013948 (Tel: 7159070900)

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Updated Practice Location March 10, 2022

Registered at 3200 WESTHILL DR STE 201, WAUSAU, WI 544014707 (Tel: 7158472382)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 10, 2022

Registered at 3200 WESTHILL DR STE 201, WAUSAU, WI 544014707 (Tel: 7158472382)

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NPI Profile Active July 23, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2007

Registered at 3200 WESTHILL DR, STE 201, WAUSAU, WI 544014707 (Tel: 7158472382)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2007

Registered at 3200 WESTHILL DR, STE 201, WAUSAU, WI 544014707 (Tel: 7158472382)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2007

Recorded as JAMES SUTHERLAND, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #40384 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1619965589

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 13, 2005

Last Update: February 23, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3901 Stewart Ave

Wausau, WI 544013948

Phone: 7159070900

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