Quick answers
- Does James M. Banovetz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James M. Banovetz 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 M. Banovetz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 958 services for James M. Banovetz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James M. Banovetz's NPI number?
- 1649348749. 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 M. Banovetz, 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 patients | 122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 958 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)49 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)47 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)31 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)27 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)17 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression18%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Practice locations
Addresses where James M. Banovetz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Vincent StStevens Point, WI 54481
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Stevens Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stevens Point, WI — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649348749 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians