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KERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS A MEDICAL GROUP INC
NPI 1174636708
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bakersfield, CA

Active since August 17, 2006
9330 STOCKDALE HWY, SUITE 600, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311(661) 324-2491(661) 324-1045 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2025, Aug 18, 2020, Mar 28, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS A MEDICAL GROUP INC (NPI 1174636708) is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Bakersfield, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists James Grimes, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174636708
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameKERN BONE AND JOINT SPECIALISTS A MEDICAL GROUP INC
Location Address9330 STOCKDALE HWY, SUITE 600Bakersfield, CA 93311-3616
Mailing Address6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 260bBakersfield, CA 93309-0679 · (661) 324-2491 · Fax (661) 324-1045
Phone(661) 324-2491
Fax(661) 324-1045
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJames GrimesPresident · (661) 324-2491
Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 24, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1174636708 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
9330 STOCKDALE HWY, Bakersfield, CA 93311
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidGR0045300CA
OtherCS8745CA · Group Railroad

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

James Grimes, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1215040845
9330 STOCKDALE HWY SUITE 600
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 324-2491
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc is 1174636708. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006.

Where is Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc located?

Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc is located at 9330 Stockdale Hwy Suite 600, Bakersfield, CA 93311. The listed phone number is (661) 324-2491.

What is Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Orthopedic Surgery) reassigns their Medicare billing to Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kern Bone And Joint Specialists A Medical Group Inc was last updated on February 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.