Dr. James Grimes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Grimes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Augustine, Florida. In 2023, Dr. Grimes performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#230 in Florida) and 11 knee replacements (#401 in Florida), for a combined total of 28 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
17 verified cases
#230 in Florida
Knee Replacement
11 verified cases
#401 in Florida

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Grimes

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Grimes, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 904-814-8365
1301 Plantation Island Dr S Ste 106a
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
NPI: 1689644833
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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