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JAMES MICHAEL WELLS MD
NPI 1790980845
Orthopaedic Surgery in Johnson City, TN

Active since June 19, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2410 SUSANNAH STREET, JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601(423) 282-9011(423) 282-0035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 14, 2025, Jul 16, 2020, Dec 17, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About James Michael Wells Md NPPES

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

JAMES MICHAEL WELLS MD (NPI 1790980845) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Johnson City, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (MD0000043130) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790980845
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES MICHAEL WELLSCredential: MD
Location Address2410 SUSANNAH STREETJohnson City, TN 37601-1765
Mailing Address2410 Susannah StreetJohnson City, TN 37601-1765 · (423) 282-9011 · Fax (423) 282-0035
Phone(423) 282-9011
Fax(423) 282-0035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEast Tennessee State University Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1790980845 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · MD0000043130
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.
2410 SUSANNAH STREET, Johnson City, TN 37601
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1875 Larry Neil WayKingsport, TN 37660-6368 · Phone (423) 282-9011
Location 2340 Steeles RdBristol, TN 37620 · Phone (423) 282-9011 · Fax (423) 282-0035

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3001528TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Michael Wells Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284723388
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080611000750
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
305 services38 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
143 services98 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
119 services87 patients
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030
An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.
72 services53 patients
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
62 services36 patients
Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 23472
Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440017
Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County
Emergency services

Greeneville Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greeneville, TN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440050
Location1420 Tusculum BoulevardGreeneville, TN 37745 · Greene County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indian Path Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440176
Location2000 Brookside DrKingsport, TN 37660 · Sullivan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lonesome Pine Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Big Stone Gap, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490114
Location1990 Holton Avenue EastBig Stone Gap, VA 24219 · Wise County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%2,706 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%940 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
19%724 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%377 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
79%1,445 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
19%1,229 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 601 patients
Patients tobacco: 2% · 62 patients
80%601 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%1,445 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
7%1,445 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
31%1,445 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SAMUEL WILLIAM COOK III PAC
Physician Assistant
2410 SUSANNAH STREET
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601
Washington County (423) 282-9011
TIMOTHY DOUGLAS JENKINS M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
2410 SUSANNAH STREET
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601
Washington County (423) 282-9011
MR. AUSTIN COY BOX PA-C
Physician Assistant
2410 SUSANNAH STREET
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37601
Washington County (423) 282-9011

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 James Wells's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Wells is 1790980845. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2007.

Where is James Wells located?

James Wells practices at 2410 Susannah Street, Johnson City, TN 37601. The listed phone number is (423) 282-9011.

What is James Wells's specialty?

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

Is James Wells enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Wells is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does James Wells accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list James Wells as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Wells affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Wells is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Greeneville Community Hospital, Indian Path Community Hospital and Lonesome Pine Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Wells was last updated on February 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.