Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Sherrell, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1225246044
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1422 Old Weisgarber RD
Knoxville, TN 379091293
(865) 558-4400
fax (865) 558-4471
Mailing address
8320 E Walker Springs Ln Ste 200
Knoxville, TN 379233120

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 15, 2026
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #44746
Medicaid
TN #1514575

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225246044. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,437
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$271,015
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 288 59 $6
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 226 176 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 190 163 $118
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 135 113 $37
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 134 115 $42
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 103 98 $166
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 90 84 $1,165
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 76 76 $152
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 70 65 $1,177
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 64 61 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$168
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $167.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$168

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
268
Patients
165
Total drug cost
$3,220
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 96 71 $123
Celecoxib Generic 94 51 $2,654
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 26 $219
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 21 17 $34
Prednisone Generic 12 0 $48
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 12 0 $143

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Sherrell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Sherrell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. James Sherrell practice?
Dr. James Sherrell practices at 1422 Old Weisgarber RD, Knoxville, TN 379091293. Office phone: 8655584400.
What is Dr. James Sherrell's NPI?
Dr. James Sherrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225246044, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Sherrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Sherrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Sherrell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS 72170); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.