Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Crutcher, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1881663292
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Broadway
Seattle, WA 981225330
(206) 386-2600
fax (206) 622-1644
Mailing address
805 Madison St, Suite 901
Seattle, WA 981041172

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2011
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00024359

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881663292. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,465
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$278,842
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 422 295 $99
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 188 151 $55
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 158 118 $55
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 111 90 $48
77073 X-ray for bone length assessment 99 80 $53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 89 89 $182
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 83 80 $1,382
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 67 66 $138
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 61 51 $40
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 56 13 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in Seattle Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$271,848
Transactions
153
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 148 $271,176.18
Orthalign INC 3 $351.36
OMNIlife Science, INC 1 $172.58
Avanos Medical 1 $147.85

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$239,344
Travel and Lodging
$26,186
Royalty or License
$3,322
Food and Beverage
$2,997

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
326
Patients
217
Total drug cost
$2,611
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 101 51 $469
Amoxicillin Generic 93 73 $164
Celecoxib Generic 36 27 $1,185
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 27 24 $238
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 23 23 $318
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 19 $137
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 15 0 $25
Cephalexin Generic 11 0 $76

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Crutcher's medical specialty?
Dr. James Crutcher practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. James Crutcher practice?
Dr. James Crutcher practices at 601 Broadway, Seattle, WA 981225330. Office phone: 2063862600.
What is Dr. James Crutcher's NPI?
Dr. James Crutcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881663292, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Crutcher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Crutcher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Crutcher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.