Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Spears, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Greensboro, NC

  • NPI 1356795082
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3200 Northline Ave Ste 200
Greensboro, NC 274087602
(336) 545-5000
Mailing address
Po Box 5105
Belfast, ME 049155100

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 5, 2022
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
North Carolina #202202269 · Rhode Island #MD17616 · North Carolina #2022-02269

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356795082. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
993
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$67,621
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 238 67 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 118 70 $84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 105 105 $105
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 94 51 $37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 84 64 $114
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 74 50 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 72 72 $154
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament 56 39 $55
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 32 18 $30
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views 30 25 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
144
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$509
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 61 56 $223
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 48 39 $163
Meloxicam Generic 13 12 $36
Ibuprofen Generic 11 0 $55
Tramadol Hcl Generic 11 0 $31

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Spears's medical specialty?
Dr. James Spears practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Greensboro, NC.
Where does Dr. James Spears practice?
Dr. James Spears practices at 3200 Northline Ave Ste 200, Greensboro, NC 274087602. Office phone: 3365455000.
What is Dr. James Spears's NPI?
Dr. James Spears's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356795082, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Spears accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Spears accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Spears commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.