2026 NPPES data Orthopedic Assistant NPI 1326504218 CSFA
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CRAIG JAMES, CSFA

Orthopedic Assistant in PADUCAH, Kentucky. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: CRAIG JAMES, CSFA is a Orthopedic Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky .

What stands out: CRAIG JAMES, CSFA specializes in Orthopedic Assistant and practices in PADUCAH, Kentucky, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CRAIG JAMES, CSFA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2019

NPI 1326504218

Primary specialty

Orthopedic Assistant

Rare

148 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Kentucky

How Orthopedic Assistant compares to other specialties among Kentucky providers

Kentucky providers

Orthopedic Assistant share within Kentucky

1. Orthopedic Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopedic Assistant share within Kentucky

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopedic Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopedic Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopedic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopedic Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRAIG JAMES, CSFA is a Orthopedic Assistant provider practicing in PADUCAH, Kentucky, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: CSFA. NPI: 1326504218. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CRAIG JAMES, CSFA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopedic Assistant provider holding CSFA credentials at 4787 ALBEN BARKLEY DR, PADUCAH, KY, 42001, with a listed phone of (270) 442-9461. NPI 1326504218 was issued on 02/15/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JAMES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Orthopedic Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Orthopedic Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 148 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 74 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4787 ALBEN BARKLEY DR
PADUCAH, KY 42001

Provider Details

NPI 1326504218
Specialty Orthopedic Assistant
Credentials CSFA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/15/2019

Orthopedic Assistant Overview

How CRAIG JAMES, CSFA fits within the Orthopedic Assistant landscape nationally.

148
Orthopedic Assistant Providers in US
37
States with Orthopedic Assistant
74
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Orthopedic Assistant Providers in Kentucky

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kentucky, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JAMES.

Compare Orthopedic Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG JAMES, CSFA's specialty?
CRAIG JAMES, CSFA specializes in Orthopedic Assistant and practices in PADUCAH, Kentucky. Credentials: CSFA.
Where is CRAIG JAMES, CSFA located?
CRAIG JAMES, CSFA is located at 4787 ALBEN BARKLEY DR, PADUCAH, KY, 42001. Phone: (270) 442-9461.
What is CRAIG JAMES, CSFA's NPI number?
CRAIG JAMES, CSFA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326504218, issued on 02/15/2019.
How many Orthopedic Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 148 Orthopedic Assistant providers across 37 states in the US. The average Orthopedic Assistant provider writes 74 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CRAIG JAMES, CSFA accept Medicare?
CRAIG JAMES, CSFA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG JAMES, CSFA's credentials?
CRAIG JAMES, CSFA's NPI is 1326504218 with credentials CSFA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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