Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Ware, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Alma, MI

  • NPI 1063449650
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
315 E Warwick Dr, Suite B
Alma, MI 488011083
(989) 463-2333
fax (989) 463-2266

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2015
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #5101012102
Medicaid (3)
MI #1026076 · MI #5180574 · MI #5179878

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063449650. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,718
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$140,717
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 768 14 $17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 212 149 $85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 157 73 $11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 145 81 $70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 72 72 $108
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 69 37 $42
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 62 33 $39
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 43 38 $46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 33 20 $33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 31 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 2 $44.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
921
Patients
453
Total drug cost
$8,740
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 477 171 $4,570
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 272 189 $1,266
Tramadol Hcl Generic 45 26 $152
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 17 $137
Cephalexin Generic 24 18 $43
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 20 19 $2,256
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 14 0 $24
Mupirocin Generic 13 13 $96
Gabapentin Generic 11 0 $64
Ibuprofen Generic 11 0 $131

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Ware's medical specialty?
Dr. James Ware practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Alma, MI.
Where does Dr. James Ware practice?
Dr. James Ware practices at 315 E Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 488011083. Office phone: 9894632333.
What is Dr. James Ware's NPI?
Dr. James Ware's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063449650, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Ware accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Ware accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Ware commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.