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- 10807 New Allegience Dr, Ste 450, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
About Dr. Albert
James D. Albert, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in thoracic surgery. James trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1982. James is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,785 Medicare patients across 4,110 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, and injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629020144.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (719) 550-8346
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10807 NEW ALLEGIENCE DR STE 450
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,110 services · 1,785 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
611 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
242 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions | Procedure | 37765 |
184 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
170 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, more than 20 incisions | Procedure | 37766 |
123 | Too few peers to compare |
| Laser destruction of incompetent veins of arm or leg using imaging guidance, subsequent | Procedure | 36479 |
56 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using radiofrequency and imaging guidance | Procedure | 36475 |
49 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
144 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
780 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
706 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 Colorado Springs 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1982 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James D. Albert?
James D. Albert is a thoracic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James D. Albert's address?
James D. Albert is listed at 10807 New Allegience Dr Ste 450, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James D. Albert?
The number on file is (719) 550-8346. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James D. Albert's NPI number?
James D. Albert's National Provider Identifier is 1629020144. 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 James D. Albert train?
James D. Albert attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James D. Albert been practicing?
James D. Albert has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James D. Albert perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James D. Albert performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance and removal of varicose veins of arm or leg, 10-20 incisions; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James D. Albert confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James D. Albert. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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