Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Karegeannes, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1932156148
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
129 McDowell St
Asheville, NC 288014434
(828) 258-8800
fax (828) 281-7178

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 31, 2019
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #0036544 · North Carolina #36544
Medicaid
NC #891192U

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932156148. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,261
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$369,234
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 3,660 43 $6
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,494 167 $1
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 491 318 $38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 346 243 $69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 184 161 $86
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 160 132 $43
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 157 146 $54
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 115 109 $50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 112 112 $159
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 91 90 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 67× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$181
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 1 $128.58
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $18.34
Fidia Pharma USA Inc. 1 $17.69
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $15.96

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$181

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
732
Patients
511
Total drug cost
$14,212
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 261 177 $1,780
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 122 90 $710
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 55 39 $474
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 50 48 $322
Amoxicillin Generic 46 37 $68
Celecoxib Generic 33 16 $1,224
Meloxicam Generic 32 14 $260
Tramadol Hcl Generic 32 27 $187
Gabapentin Generic 29 11 $263
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 25 22 $8,648

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Karegeannes's medical specialty?
Dr. James Karegeannes practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. James Karegeannes practice?
Dr. James Karegeannes practices at 129 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 288014434. Office phone: 8282588800.
What is Dr. James Karegeannes's NPI?
Dr. James Karegeannes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932156148, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Karegeannes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Karegeannes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Karegeannes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.