Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kevin James, M. D.

Orthopedic Surgery · Southlake, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
261 W SOUTHLAKE BLVD, Southlake, TX 76092
8173108783
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1669530267 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. James from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. James

Dr. Kevin James is an orthopedic surgery in Southlake, TX, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. James performed 178 Medicare services across 124 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. James received a total of $585,060 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. James is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ 178 Medicare services$ $585,060 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
178
Medicare services
Bottom 14% in TX for orthopedic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
124
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~9 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)99$98$269
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views23$39$121
New patient office visit (45-59 min)22$127$410
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)18$65$181
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views16$30$87
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$585,060
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $83,580/year across 7 years
Top 2% in TX for orthopedic surgery
33
Companies
143
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$570,850 (97.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,211 (2.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$714
2023
$87,984
2022
$99,425
2021
$91,326
2020
$92,071
2019
$120,982
2018
$92,559

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Acuity Surgical Devices, LLC
$566,316
Kyocera Medical Technologies, Inc.
$4,859
CoreLink, LLC
$4,006
Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc.
$3,168
SI-BONE, Inc.
$2,573
Abbott Laboratories
$648
ulrich medical USA, Inc.
$427
SPINAL ELEMENTS, INC.
$347
Nexxt Spine LLC
$332
SI-BONE, INC.
$295
Spineology Inc.
$247
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$238
Spine Wave, Inc.
$205
KYOCERA MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
$192
Alevio, LLC
$190
NuVasive, Inc.
$180
Boston Scientific Corporation
$150
Medtronic, Inc.
$149
Allergan Inc.
$99
Globus Medical, Inc.
$82
Vertiflex, Inc.
$65
Ethicon US, LLC
$52
Stryker Corporation
$44
Nevro Corp.
$33
Augmedics Inc.
$33
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$21
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$17
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$16
RTI Surgical, Inc.
$16
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
$15
ERMI Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ARAI SURGICAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM · Allograft · CORTERA · Connexx System · DALVANCE · ECM Patch · Exparel · FLOSEAL · FORTILINK CAGES WITH TIPLUS TECHNOLOGY · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS · IVS - IVAS · MaXcess-C · Magellan · Medical Device · N/A · Nexxt Spine Product Portfolio · Octrode SCS Leads · Osteocel · PROCLAIM · PROFICIENT POSTERIOR CERVICAL SPINE SYSTEM · Pouch · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · RELINE · RISE · Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion System · SICURE SACROILIAC JOINT FUSION SYSTEM · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SPINAL IMPLANT · STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM · STRATAFIX · STREAMLINE TL SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM · STREAMLINE* OCT OCCIPITO-CERVICO-THORACIC SYSTEM · SURGIFLO Hemostatic Matrix · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Superion ISS · TEFLARO · Xvision · Zilretta · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (98%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for orthopedic surgery in TX.

Equivalent to $328,686 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Orthopedic Surgerys within 10 mi
333
Per 100K population
15.6
County median income
$81,905
Nearest hospital
TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHLAKE
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. James is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (consulting-driven, top 2%), with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. James experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. James performed 99 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. James receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. James received a total of $585,060 from 33 companies across 143 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. James's costs compare to other orthopedic surgerys in Southlake?
Dr. James's average Medicare payment per service is $85. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. James) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →