Ken Yamaguchi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery · Chicago, IL
At a glance
259 E Erie St Fl 13, Chicago, IL 60611-3926
Published activity: Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) · Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair). View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Aug 4, 2023. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Check the official Medicare directory ↗Practice location
259 E Erie St Fl 13Chicago, IL 60611-3926
Additional reported practice locations
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital PlzDiv Ortho Surg Adult Reconstructive Surg
Saint Louis, MO 631101003
Phone: 3147472551
Fax: 3147472598
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- George Washington University School Of Medicine
- Graduation year
- 1989
- CMS specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) | 1-10 |
| Upper limb (arm) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair) | 1-10 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty or license | $365,200.85 |
| Consulting fee | $1,500.00 |
| Food and beverage | $242.30 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| ZIMMER BIOMET HOLDINGS, INC. | $366,943.15 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Taxonomy code
- 207X00000X
- Enumeration date
- Jul 18, 2006
- Record updated
- Aug 4, 2023
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- MD
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207X00000X
License reported: 108927 MO
207X00000X · Primary
License reported: 036164044 IL
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Practice location
259 E Erie St Fl 13Chicago, IL 60611-3926
- Phone
- (312) 695-6800
- Fax
- (312) 926-6600
Mailing address
259 E ERIE ST FL 13CHICAGO, IL 606113926
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