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Orthopedic Surgery

James G. Kanellakos, MD

Works at hospitals in Morristown, NJ · Summit, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. James G. Kanellakos, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922. Phone: (908) 273-4300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James G. Kanellakos had 603 Original Medicare patients and 14,300 services. NPI 1750499455. 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: 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (908) 273‑4300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center
  • Group practice: Summit Medical Group PA
  • Medical school: graduated 1996 (30 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James G. Kanellakos, 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 G. Kanellakos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James G. Kanellakos 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 G. Kanellakos see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 603 Original Medicare patients and 14,300 services for James G. Kanellakos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James G. Kanellakos's NPI number?
1750499455. 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 G. Kanellakos, 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 patients603
Services billed to Medicare14,300
Different services or procedures74
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)9,441 services
  2. Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7318)2,342 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)509 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)338 services
  5. X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)332 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Osteoporosis24%

Hospitals where James G. Kanellakos works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James G. Kanellakos 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.

  • Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310015
  • Overlook Medical CenterSummit, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310051

Practice locations

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

  • 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
  • 1 Diamond Hill Rd, Summit Medical GroupBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Group practices

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

  • Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Berkeley Heights

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Heights, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750499455
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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