Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Nairus, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Waltham, MA

  • NPI 1306828249
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
71 Border RD Ste 300
Waltham, MA 024511044
(781) 890-2133
fax (781) 890-2177

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 10, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #151694

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306828249. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,075
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$434,926
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 896 14 $17
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 840 11 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 371 309 $94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 248 229 $132
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 171 164 $1,351
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 163 56 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 105 79 $76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 71 71 $172
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 65 65 $117
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 61 59 $1,369

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$758
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 2 $255.16
Osteoremedies, LLC 1 $174.78
Stryker Corporation 1 $169.66
ORTHALIGN INC 1 $158.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$758

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
336
Patients
299
Total drug cost
$3,492
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 205 188 $2,890
Amoxicillin Generic 67 55 $352
Meloxicam Generic 33 31 $119
Cephalexin Generic 16 13 $63
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 15 12 $67

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Nairus's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nairus practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Waltham, MA.
Where does Dr. James Nairus practice?
Dr. James Nairus practices at 71 Border RD Ste 300, Waltham, MA 024511044. Office phone: 7818902133.
What is Dr. James Nairus's NPI?
Dr. James Nairus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306828249, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nairus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nairus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nairus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.