Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Kohler, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1740772417
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105400
(515) 239-4475

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 19, 2024
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Iowa #MD-52862 · Iowa #R-11174 · Wisconsin #82012

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740772417. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$7,640
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 25 24 $186
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 16 16 $186

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,077. This provider delivers 0.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$566
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 4 $444.84
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $78.09
Stryker Corporation 2 $43.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$336
Education
$230

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
46
Patients
42
Total drug cost
$667
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 18 14 $550
Dexamethasone Generic 16 16 $18
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 12 $99

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Kohler's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kohler practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. James Kohler practice?
Dr. James Kohler practices at 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105400. Office phone: 5152394475.
What is Dr. James Kohler's NPI?
Dr. James Kohler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740772417, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kohler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kohler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kohler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447); Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (HCPCS 27130). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.