Quick answers
- Does James V. Worthen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James V. Worthen 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 V. Worthen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 430 Original Medicare patients and 16,263 services for James V. Worthen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James V. Worthen's NPI number?
- 1922217215. 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 V. Worthen, 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 | 430 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,263 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)8,441 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)2,080 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)880 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)378 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)292 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 disease23%
- Depression23%
- Diabetes22%
Hospitals where James V. Worthen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James V. Worthen 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.
- St Vincent's BirminghamBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010056
- St Vincent's ChiltonClanton, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010173
- St Vincent's St ClairPell City, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010130
Practice locations
Addresses where James V. Worthen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2030 Lay Dam RdClanton, AL 35045 (205) 663‑5775
- 2700 10th Ave S, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 933‑7838
- 805 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205 (205) 939‑3699
- 810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205 (205) 939‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James V. Worthen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- STV Orthopedic Surgeons LLC16 clinicians in the group
- St. Vincent's Orthopedics, PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Sports Medicineprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other sports medicine doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in STV Orthopedic Surgeons LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922217215 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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