Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Frix, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Dalton, GA
- NPI 1396838363
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.0 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1104 Professional Blvd
Dalton, GA 307202588
(706) 226-5533
fax (706) 529-5858
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 2, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #036744
- Medicaid
- GA #00708056A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396838363. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,823
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$202,533
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 406 | 149 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 364 | 254 | $85 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 200 | 147 | $64 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 151 | 122 | $116 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 125 | 97 | $41 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 114 | 81 | $31 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 88 | 12 | $0 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 62 | 59 | $42 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 41 | 41 | $104 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 39 | 38 | $1,236 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$407
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team 1, Llc | 1 | $143.47 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 2 | $85.09 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 3 | $82.44 | |
| Smoky Mountain Surgical Llc | 2 | $46.32 | |
| Shoulder Innovations, Inc. | 1 | $24.72 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $24.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,144
Patients
649
Total drug cost
$384,283
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 168 | 53 | $4,690 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 142 | 48 | $569 |
| Prolia (Denosumab) | Brand | 129 | 96 | $222,939 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 129 | 94 | $594 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 99 | 41 | $1,473 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 84 | 58 | $658 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 73 | 45 | $308 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 73 | 48 | $779 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 60 | 51 | $594 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 45 | 40 | $487 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Frix's medical specialty?
Dr. James Frix practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Dalton, GA.
Where does Dr. James Frix practice?
Dr. James Frix practices at 1104 Professional Blvd, Dalton, GA 307202588. Office phone: 7062265533.
What is Dr. James Frix's NPI?
Dr. James Frix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396838363, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Frix accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Frix accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Frix commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.