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Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician

Specializes in: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: pain management, headache, injections, and more.
2793 Lineville Road
Green Bay, WI

Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician is an osteopath in Green Bay, WI specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician is affiliated with Prevea Health and American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Osteopathy.

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Office Locations

1821 S. Webster Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54301
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2793 Lineville Road
Green Bay, WI
(920) 272-3503
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323 S. 18th Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
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Some issues Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

facet rhizotomy injection
injections
osteopathic manipulation
rhizotomy

By Affordability:

trigger point injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician performed more facet rhizotomy injection, injections, osteopathic manipulation, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

manipulation
manual therapy
osteopathic medicine

In 2012, Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician had a list price for manipulation, manual therapy, and osteopathic medicine that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2012 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

aspiration 27
complementary or alternative therapy 119
doctor visit 173
injections 42
manual therapy 119
osteopathic medicine 119
pain management 15
spinal procedures 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2013 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
complementary or alternative therapy 17
doctor visit 77
injections 16
manual therapy 17
osteopathic medicine 17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician.

Gender
Male 15
Female 17
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2019 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy 109
doctor visit 93
manual therapy 109
osteopathic medicine 109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2019

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2020 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy and complementary or alternative therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

complementary or alternative therapy 33
doctor visit 72
manual therapy 33
osteopathic medicine 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2021 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

aspiration 16
complementary or alternative therapy 277
doctor visit 320
injections 55
manual therapy 277
osteopathic medicine 277
pain management 39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician.

Gender
Male 23
Female 52
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 18
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2021

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 43
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2022 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

aspiration 27
complementary or alternative therapy 326
doctor visit 368
injections 90
manual therapy 326
osteopathic medicine 326
pain management 63
spinal procedures 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician.

Gender
Male 37
Female 73
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2022

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI during 2023 were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

aspiration 26
complementary or alternative therapy 332
doctor visit 416
injections 142
manual therapy 332
minimally invasive procedures 12
nerve procedures 12
osteopathic medicine 332
pain management 128
spinal procedures 14

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician.

Gender
Male 32
Female 81
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 11
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician in 2023

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated as an osteopath in Green Bay, WI were osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, complementary or alternative therapy and injections.

aspiration 22
complementary or alternative therapy 173
doctor visit 192
injections 69
manual therapy 173
minimally invasive procedures 12
nerve procedures 12
osteopathic medicine 173
pain management 61
spinal procedures 15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician.

Gender
Female 27
Male 13
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 10
85 and over 1
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 6
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 3
Diabetes 8
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Dementia 0
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and has a state license in West Virginia.

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Licensed In: West Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Prevea Health
American Osteopathic Association American Academy of Osteopathy

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician from all over the web to help you find the right in Green Bay, WI. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James W. Kribs, DO, and, Neuromusculoskeletal, Physician. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Baxalta US Inc $16 GLASSIA
$16
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $15 Contrave
$15
Allergan Inc. $12 DALVANCE
$12
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $11 ANORO
$11
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $54

Biography

Dr. James Kribs is a physical therapy and osteopathic manipulative medicine specialist. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Kribs include concussion, scoliosis, and trigger point injection. He attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Kribs completed residency programs at Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville and a hospital affiliated with Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Prevea Health.

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