Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Kang, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Specialist · Boston, MA
- NPI 1487628889
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156110
(617) 732-5500 - Mailing address
-
375 Boylston St
Brookline, MA 024456007
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 29, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Massachusetts #264926 · Pennsylvania #MD039461E
- Medicaid
- PA #001255256
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487628889. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,203
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$468,810
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 238 | 171 | $70 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 189 | 84 | $221 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 123 | 46 | $410 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 88 | 86 | $103 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 79 | 79 | $679 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 70 | 68 | $151 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 54 | 54 | $190 | |
22612 |
Fusion of spine in lower back | 50 | 50 | $1,707 | |
22840 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | 45 | 45 | $796 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 38 | 27 | $271 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 59 peers in Boston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$167
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terumo Medical Corporation | 2 | $166.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
29
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$183
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 17 | 12 | $150 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 12 | 0 | $34 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Kang's medical specialty?
Dr. James Kang practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. James Kang practice?
Dr. James Kang practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156110. Office phone: 6177325500.
What is Dr. James Kang's NPI?
Dr. James Kang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487628889, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Kang accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Kang accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Kang commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.