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Orthopedic Surgery

James R. Kerbs, MD

Works at hospitals in Bucyrus, OH · Galion, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. James R. Kerbs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 2981 W 4th St, Ontario, OH 44906. Phone: (419) 468-0505. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James R. Kerbs had 14 Original Medicare patients and 103 services. NPI 1750382404. 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: 2981 W 4th St, Ontario, OH 44906 · Directions
  • Phone: (419) 468‑0505
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Bucyrus Community Hospital, Galion Community Hospital
  • Group practice: North Central Ohio Family Care Center Inc
  • Medical school: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James R. Kerbs, 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 R. Kerbs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Kerbs 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 R. Kerbs see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 14 Original Medicare patients and 103 services for James R. Kerbs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James R. Kerbs's NPI number?
1750382404. 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 R. Kerbs, 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 patients14
Services billed to Medicare103
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients81

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 blood pressure75%

Hospitals where James R. Kerbs works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Kerbs 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.

  • Bucyrus Community HospitalBucyrus, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 361316
  • Galion Community HospitalGalion, OH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 361325

Practice locations

Addresses where James R. Kerbs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • North Central Ohio Family Care Center Inc195 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Ohio

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ohio — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Central Ohio Family Care Center Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLoma Linda University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750382404
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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