DR. JAMES WILLIAM DUCKETT III MD
NPI 1861665457
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Cumming, GA

Active since April 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD, CUMMING, GA 30040(770) 889-0891(770) 889-0354 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James William Duckett Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES WILLIAM DUCKETT III MD (NPI 1861665457) is an individual sports medicine provider in Cumming, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (069798) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, and is a graduate of University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861665457
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES WILLIAM DUCKETT IIICredential: MD
Location Address318 TRIBBLE GAP RDCumming, GA 30040-2440
Mailing Address318 Tribble Gap RdCumming, GA 30040-2440 · (770) 889-0891 · Fax (770) 889-0354
Fax(770) 889-0354
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 16, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 16, 2023
NPI 1861665457 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License Licensed in GA · 069798
Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License TRN#11301 (FL)
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD, Cumming, GA 30040

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James William Duckett Iii 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 ID3274799168
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130716000466
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 13

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, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
386 services65 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.
206 services120 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.
187 services86 patients
Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7321
Hyaluronan or derivatives like Hyalgan, Supartz, or Visco-3, are used in intra-articular injections for joint pain relief. They help by improving joint lubrication, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue healing. Each dose is administered directly into the joint space.
138 services27 patients
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 73564
An X-ray of the knee, 4 or more views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It involves capturing multiple images of your knee from different angles. This helps in diagnosing conditions such as fractures, arthritis, or infections. The procedure is quick and painless.
85 services78 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
46 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Acute Care Hospitals · Cumming, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110005
Location1200 Northside Forsyth DriveCumming, GA 30041 · Forsyth County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110252
Location3620 Howell Ferry RoadDuluth, GA 30096 · Gwinnett County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

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.
87%3,479 patients3/55-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.
93%973 patients4/55-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…
65%286 patients3/55-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.
97%933 patients4/55-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.
60%1,589 patients3/55-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…
24%1,443 patients2/55-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: 87% · 670 patients
Patients tobacco: 37% · 63 patients
79%663 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…
66%1,589 patients3/55-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…
1%1,589 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.
17%1,589 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 6

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

Orthopaedic Surgery
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040
Orthopaedic Surgery
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040
Orthopaedic Surgery
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040
Orthopaedic Surgery
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
318 TRIBBLE GAP RD
CUMMING, GA 30040

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 Duckett's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Duckett is 1861665457. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2008.

Where is James Duckett located?

James Duckett practices at 318 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040. The listed phone number is (770) 889-0891.

What is James Duckett's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is James Duckett enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Duckett 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 Duckett accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list James Duckett 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 Duckett affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Duckett is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth and Northside Hospital Duluth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Duckett was last updated on August 16, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.