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Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD

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(Dr. James Kinderknecht, M.D.)

(172 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Family Medicine

University of Wales College of Medicine (1986)

11190 Health Park Boulevard Building 2
Naples, FL 34110

(239) 624-1700

Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL specializing in sports medicine, internal medicine (adult medicine) and family medicine. He graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine in 1986 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD is affiliated with Hospital for Special Surgery and NCH Healthcare System.

Office Locations

NCH Healthcare System

11190 Health Park Boulevard Building 2
Naples, FL 34110

(239) 624-1700

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In The News

“The rules ensure that all coaches - from the sophisticated to the inexperienced - are forced to practice more safely, said James Kinderknecht, a physician at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New...”—"New Pop Warner football rules aimed at reducing head injuries", Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2012

“According to Dr. James Kinderknecht, a primary care sports medicine specialist at the Hospital for Special Surgery, "these injuries typically heal well with conservative management, including rest,...”—"Healing calf strain and reestablishing strength key as Derek Jeter works to return from calf strain", New York Daily News, June 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	300
doctor visit	1053
injections	300

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	276
doctor visit	925
injections	276

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	39
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	316
doctor visit	827
injections	316

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	417
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	52
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	387
doctor visit	950
injections	387

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	710

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	964
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	96
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2016 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	392
doctor visit	874
injections	392

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	175
85 and over	52
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	411
doctor visit	821
injections	411

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	444
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	49
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	492
doctor visit	997
injections	492

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	377

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2018

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	493
doctor visit	1013
injections	493

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2020 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	314
doctor visit	737
injections	314

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2020

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	416
doctor visit	1189
injections	416

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2021

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	428
doctor visit	1314
injections	428

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	509

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	728
Black	11
Hispanic	14
Asian	15
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	102
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2022

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Naples, FL were aspiration and injections.

aspiration	384
doctor visit	972
injections	384

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	500
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	31

**Age**
75 to 84	213
85 and over	35
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	278

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	12
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD graduated from University of Wales College of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at Good Samaritan Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Wales College of Medicine (1986)

Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hospital for Special Surgery

NCH Healthcare System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 172 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Naples, FL.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. K was amazing! He was extremely thorough, thoughtful, knowledgeable and caring. He listened to me. I mean he actually listened to me, and didn't hurry up and talk over me or pretend to listen to me. I felt heard.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent physician experience. He listened; answered all my questions; was engaging; clearly explained what was happening with my hip and the likely success with some exercises etc

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my first experience with Dr Kinderknecht. I was very pleased with the care and attention he provided me during my visit and for follow up.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-12

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr K was thorough, informative, and appeared to care about me and my health

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-19

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor gave me excellent advice and treatment for groin injury.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-28

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr K. Is terrific!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DJO, LLC	$309 $309
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$109 SYNVISC-ONE $91	Osteoarthritis of the knee $18
BIOVENTUS LLC	$76 Durolane $76
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$66 ORTHOVISC $66
Horizon Pharma plc	$37 NO_PRODUCT $22	Duexis $15
Other	$44 PENNSAID $19	EUFLEXXA $15	HYMOVIS $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$640

Biography

Dr. James Kinderknecht is a physician who specializes in family medicine and sports medicine. After completing medical school at the University of Wales College of Medicine and the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Dr. Kinderknecht performed his residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Good Samaritan Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona. The average patient rating for Dr. Kinderknecht is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include NCH Healthcare System and Hospital for Special Surgery. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Naples, FL.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James J. Kinderknecht, MD From 2012 - 2022

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