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Orthopedic Surgery

James J. Creighton Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Tampa, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. James J. Creighton Iii, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 5901 E Fowler Ave, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. Phone: (813) 978-9700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James J. Creighton Iii had 574 Original Medicare patients and 3,747 services. NPI 1073950788. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 5901 E Fowler Ave, Suite 100, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 · Directions
  • Phone: (813) 978‑9700
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Tampa General Hospital
  • Group practice: Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James J. Creighton Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James J. Creighton Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James J. Creighton Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does James J. Creighton Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 574 Original Medicare patients and 3,747 services for James J. Creighton Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James J. Creighton Iii's NPI number?
1073950788. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for James J. Creighton Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients574
Services billed to Medicare3,747
Different services or procedures94
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)883 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)357 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)278 services
  4. X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)265 services
  5. Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)262 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure74%
  • Arthritis69%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes27%
  • Depression26%

Hospitals where James J. Creighton Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James J. Creighton Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Tampa General HospitalTampa, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100128

Practice locations

Addresses where James J. Creighton Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James J. Creighton Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl553 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Temple Terrace

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Temple Terrace, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic III Pl

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073950788
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians