Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Worthen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1922217215
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 20.5 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
2700 10Th Ave S Ste 200
Birmingham, AL 352051248
(205) 933-7838 - Additional location
-
2030 Lay Dam RD
Clanton, AL 350458344
(205) 259-3991
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 29, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #27170 · Alabama #MD27170
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922217215. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,231
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$264,749
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3304 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | 2,785 | 60 | $17 | |
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 768 | 16 | $9 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 242 | 160 | $64 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 213 | 148 | $51 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 200 | 141 | $29 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 171 | 145 | $82 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 153 | 121 | $38 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 131 | 80 | $7 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 110 | 80 | $28 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 94 | 94 | $102 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in Birmingham Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$199
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 2 | $134.19 | |
| Spr Therapeutics, INC | 1 | $31.20 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $18.25 | |
| Heron Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $15.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
507
Patients
349
Total drug cost
$6,022
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 90 | 53 | $2,539 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 71 | 57 | $768 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 67 | 52 | $727 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 43 | 38 | $405 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 40 | 38 | $168 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 35 | 22 | $283 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 33 | 25 | $41 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 19 | $54 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 19 | 19 | $206 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 17 | 13 | $83 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Worthen's medical specialty?
Dr. James Worthen practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. James Worthen practice?
Dr. James Worthen practices at 2700 10Th Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 352051248. Office phone: 2059337838.
What is Dr. James Worthen's NPI?
Dr. James Worthen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922217215, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Worthen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Worthen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Worthen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.