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Orthopedic Surgery

James L. Horton Jr., DO

Works at hospitals in Sheridan, MI · Wyoming, MI · Michigan

Summary

Dr. James L. Horton Jr., DO is an orthopedic surgeon at 7169 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Suite 100, Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone: (616) 266-9100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James L. Horton Jr. had 123 Original Medicare patients and 889 services. NPI 1881639839. 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: 7169 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Suite 100, Caledonia, MI 49316 · Directions
  • Phone: (616) 266‑9100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Sheridan Community Hospital, University of Michigan Health - West
  • Group practice: Thornapple River Orthopedics PC
  • Medical school: At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James L. Horton Jr., 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 L. Horton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Horton Jr. 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 L. Horton Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 889 services for James L. Horton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James L. Horton Jr.'s NPI number?
1881639839. 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 L. Horton Jr., 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 patients123
Services billed to Medicare889
Different services or procedures54
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)196 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)61 services
  3. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)46 services
  4. Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)42 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)20 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).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure72%
  • High cholesterol72%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression28%
  • Anxiety27%

Hospitals where James L. Horton Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Horton Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James L. Horton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Thornapple River Orthopedics PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Caledonia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Caledonia, MI — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Thornapple River Orthopedics PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881639839
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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