Medicare Enrolled

Christopher James, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant · Spokane, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
4815 N ASSEMBLY ST, Spokane, WA 99205
5094347000
Registered in NPPES since 2018
NPI: 1376049205 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about 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 James

Christopher James is a surgical physician assistant in Spokane, WA, with 8 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, James performed 1,324 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for James is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 8 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 9% volume in WA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,324
Medicare services
Top 9% in WA for surgical physician assistant
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hymovis intra-articular injection
An injection of Hymovis, a hyaluronan derivative, administered directly into a joint space.
 912 $13 $33
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 80 $67 $284
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 73 $56 $232
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 49 $43 $315
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 44 $19 $89
X-ray of both knees, standing
An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions.
 38 $23 $101
Total knee replacement 29 $128 $2,232
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
 28 $134 $2,832
Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
 22 $17 $75
Hip X-ray, 1 view
An X-ray image of the hip joint taken from a single angle to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 21 $20 $85
X-ray of multiple joints
An X-ray imaging test that captures images of several joints simultaneously to evaluate their structure and alignment.
 14 $24 $117
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 14 $70 $294
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
4.3% high complexity
72.6% medium
23.1% routine
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Geographic Context

Surgical physician assistants in nearby ZIP areas
42
County median income
$73,513
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

James is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 9% in WA).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is James experienced with hymovis intra-articular injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, James performed 912 hymovis intra-articular injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do James's costs compare to other surgical physician assistants in Spokane?
James's average Medicare payment per service is $26. 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 High for 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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 →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →