Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Nieman, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lima, OH

  • NPI 1316927171
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 Medical Dr, Suite A
Lima, OH 458044099
(419) 222-6622
fax (419) 224-0015

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 14, 2009
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35076316N
Medicaid
OH #0246979

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316927171. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,451
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$203,631
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 356 272 $33
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 125 78 $12
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 107 84 $35
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 98 83 $25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 97 80 $26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 91 76 $70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 91 87 $86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 78 74 $1,244
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 68 68 $23
97750 Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes 50 25 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
694
Patients
416
Total drug cost
$4,043
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 233 123 $1,205
Cephalexin Generic 176 98 $393
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 105 67 $1,285
Tramadol Hcl Generic 52 36 $191
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 36 23 $316
Methylprednisolone Generic 33 31 $376
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 28 26 $161
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 18 12 $86
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 13 0 $30

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Nieman's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nieman practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Lima, OH.
Where does Dr. James Nieman practice?
Dr. James Nieman practices at 801 Medical Dr, Lima, OH 458044099. Office phone: 4192226622.
What is Dr. James Nieman's NPI?
Dr. James Nieman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316927171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nieman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nieman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nieman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.