Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout JAMES
Arthur Melvin James, M.D. practices thoracic surgery in Tampa, FL. Arthur is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Arthur provided 632 services to 311 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (407) 219-5402
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2835 W DE LEON ST STE 101
Tampa, FL 33609
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
632 services · 311 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
116 |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
85 |
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
25 |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
25 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
153 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
137 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
53 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
38 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Tampa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. James specialize in?
Dr. James is a thoracic surgeon in Tampa, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. James located?
Dr. James is listed at 2835 W DE LEON ST STE 101, Tampa, FL 33609. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. James's phone number?
The number on file is (407) 219-5402. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. James?
Dr. James's National Provider Identifier is 1073523205. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. James go to medical school?
Dr. James attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. James have?
Dr. James has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. James do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. James performs procedures including destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance, injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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