EverydayHealthLogo
JG

Dr. James Gregory, MD

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gregory, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. James Gregory, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gregory completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Gregory is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gregory’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gregory’s office at (713) 486-1700.

    Where did Dr. Gregory go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Gregory board certified as an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Gregory, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gregory speak?

    Dr. Gregory and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gregory treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gregory diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gregory. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Strain
    • Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Right Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Rotator Cuff Injuries
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Full Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Severed Shoulder Tendon
    • Torn Shoulder Tendon
    • Shoulder Tendon Rupture
    • Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
    • Shoulder Tendon Strain
    • Rotator Cuff Sprain
    • Strained Shoulder Tendon
    • Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
    • Right partial shoulder tendon tear
    • Right rotator cuff strain
    • Right rotator cuff rupture
    • Right shoulder tendon tear
    • Right shoulder muscle tear
    • Incomplete Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Partial Rotator Cuff Rupture
    • Shoulder Tendon Partial Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
    • M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
    • M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
    • M75112: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Elbow Pain
    • Left Elbow Pain
    • Elbow Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Aching right elbow
    • Sore right elbow
    • Right elbow discomfort
    • Aching left elbow
    • Sore left elbow
    • Left elbow discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25521: Pain in right elbow
    • M25522: Pain in left elbow

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
    • Artificial Limbs
    • Right Shoulder Replacement
    • Right Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Right Shoulder Arthroplasty
    • Left Shoulder Replacement
    • Left Shoulder Prosthesis
    • Left Shoulder Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint
    • Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint

    Also known as:

    • Biceps Tendon Strain
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Biceps Muscle Strain
    • Pulled Biceps Muscle
    • Strained Biceps Tendon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S46211A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Stiffness in Left Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Stiff Left Shoulder
    • Limited Left Shoulder Movement
    • Left Shoulder Rigidity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25612: Stiffness of left shoulder, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Left Frozen Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Left adhesive capsulitis
    • Left shoulder stiffness
    • Left shoulder periarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Right Shoulder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Shoulder Rigidity
    • Limited Right Shoulder Movement
    • Frozen Right Shoulder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25611: Stiffness of right shoulder, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Cartilage Damage in Right Shoulder
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Right shoulder chondromalacia
    • Shoulder cartilage lesion
    • Articular cartilage defect right shoulder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24111: Other articular cartilage disorders, right shoulder

    What procedures does Dr. Gregory perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gregory performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gregory. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
    • Open Repair of Rotator Cuff Tear
    • Endoscopy
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
    • Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
    • Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
    • Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Torn Rotator Cuff Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
    • 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
    • 23410: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; acute

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
    • Shoulder Joint Debridement
    • Keyhole Shoulder Repair
    • Rotator Cuff Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
    • 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Elbow Ligament Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope with Cleaning
    • Surgical Elbow Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
    • Lateral collateral ligament repair
    • LCL elbow repair
    • Elbow stabilization surgery
    • Local tissue elbow repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Arthroscopy with Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope Surgery
    • Elbow Joint Lining Removal
    • Arthroscopic Synovectomy Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 29836: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; synovectomy, complete

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Stabilization with Coracoid Transfer
    • Latarjet Procedure
    • Coracoid Transfer Surgery
    • Anterior Capsulorrhaphy Shoulder
    • Shoulder Instability Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 23462: Capsulorrhaphy, anterior, any type; with coracoid process transfer

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of AC Joint Dislocation with Graft
    • AC Joint Reconstruction
    • Acromioclavicular Joint Repair
    • Shoulder Separation Surgery
    • Fascial Graft for AC Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 23552: Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic; with fascial graft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow

    Does Dr. Gregory accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gregory accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 486-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gregory accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Gregory in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Memorial Hermann

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Gregory's office located?

    Dr. James Gregory's Primary Practice

    5656 Kelley St

    Houston, TX 77026

    (713) 486-1700

    Get Directions

    Dr. James Gregory's Practice 2

    6410 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

    Get Directions

    Dr. James Gregory's Practice 3

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    Get Directions

    What is Dr. Gregory's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gregory's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639335359.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gregory?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gregory

    What is Dr. James Gregory's specialty?

    Dr. Gregory is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Houston, TX. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Gregory to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Gregory affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, DHR Health, OakBend Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Gregory accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. James Gregory is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Gregory offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gregory's office at (713) 486-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Gregory?

    Please contact Dr. Gregory's office at (713) 486-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Gregory have?

    Dr. James Gregory is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

    Other Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist Near Houston, TX

    RM

    Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Houston, TX
    Dr. Wade Mcalister, MD

    Orthopedic Surgeon

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Houston, TX
    SS

    Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Houston, TX
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists