
James Levins, MD
- Specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery
Locations

Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center

PMC Coverage Group

CVMC Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Biographical Information
Witnessing a patient recover after an injury or be able to throw a ball again is one of the most rewarding and inspiring parts of my job. I specialize in orthopedic surgery and shoulder and elbow surgery, and helping people return to activities they enjoy is both an honor and a privilege.
When working with a patient, I strive to understand their goals, expectations and concerns thoroughly. Open communication and discussion can also impact which treatment may give them the best outcome.
I want to ensure patients are well-informed and satisfied with their care. I have a reasonably conservative approach to patient care, and surgery is not always the answer. Patients should know that many conditions can be treated nonsurgically or with less invasive methods.
The challenge of treating conditions related to shoulder and elbow surgery is something I enjoy, and was one of the reasons I pursued the subspecialty.
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Education
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Insurance
Participating Insurance Plans at the UVM Medical Center:
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- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield NH
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna / Great West (includes Dental)
- Cigna LifeSource
- Coventry Health Care/First Health
- Delta Dental
- EBPA
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO only)
- Evernorth (formerly Cigna Behavioral Health)
- Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis (New York Quality Healthcare Corporation) (excludes Exchange/Metals products)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (excludes NH Health Benefit Exchange, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid)
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid (VT and NY)* (VT Medicaid includes Dental)
- Medicare*
- MVP
- Optum Rx
- POMCO (must include POMCO Select Logo)
- St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)
- The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)
- TriCare Humana Military (excludes Humana Behavioral Health)
- TriCare Martin's Point Health Care (excludes Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare (excludes United Behavioral Health)
- United HealthCare – The Empire Plan
- Veteran's Administration Community Care Network (VA CCN) (United HealthCare)
- Vermont Blue Advantage
- Workers' Comp (VT and NY)
- Zelis/Stratose
*Not every provider type is eligible to enroll with Government Payers. Please consult your provider’s office prior to visit for confirmation.