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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
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

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$471

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.