Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Heltsley, D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Bowling Green, KY
- NPI 1881998490
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
165 Natchez Trace Ave
Bowling Green, KY 421037940
(270) 782-7800
fax (270) 843-0779 - Mailing address
-
201 Park St
Bowling Green, KY 421011759
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 7, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #03949
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881998490. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
13,739
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$310,318
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 6,065 | 374 | $1 | |
J7318 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 5,100 | 58 | $6 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 488 | 260 | $68 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 327 | 260 | $119 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 199 | 160 | $84 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 180 | 110 | $31 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 151 | 85 | $31 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 135 | 113 | $53 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 123 | 102 | $13 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 111 | 90 | $42 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 200. This provider delivers 69× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$471
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music City Medical Technologies, LLC | 1 | $146.22 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $142.32 | |
| Arthrex, Inc. | 1 | $132.58 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 2 | $34.45 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. | 1 | $15.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
942
Patients
575
Total drug cost
$11,934
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 369 | 153 | $5,347 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 187 | 126 | $2,332 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 93 | 90 | $794 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 72 | 59 | $612 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 42 | 21 | $1,780 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 39 | 27 | $300 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 31 | 17 | $170 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 27 | 13 | $175 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 26 | 22 | $102 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 22 | 22 | $168 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Heltsley's medical specialty?
Dr. James Heltsley practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Bowling Green, KY.
Where does Dr. James Heltsley practice?
Dr. James Heltsley practices at 165 Natchez Trace Ave, Bowling Green, KY 421037940. Office phone: 2707827800.
What is Dr. James Heltsley's NPI?
Dr. James Heltsley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881998490, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Heltsley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Heltsley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Heltsley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.