Surgeon profile
James Nieman, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Lima, OH 45804NPI 1316927171
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
135 Medicare cases/yr
131 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (TKA) CPT 27447 | 75 | ≈ flat | 72 |
| Total Hip Replacement (THA) CPT 27130 | 26 | ▲ +24% | 25 |
| Knee Arthroscopy — Meniscectomy CPT 29881 | 21 | ▼ -36% | 21 |
| Knee Arthroscopy — Both Menisci CPT 29880 | 13 | ≈ flat | 13 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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