Physician Profile
James H. Atkins, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Atkins
Based in San Antonio, TX, James H. Atkins, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). James graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1985. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,059 Medicare patients across 2,897 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (830) 816-3838
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15900 LA CANTERA PKWY STE 20210
San Antonio, TX 78256
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,897 services · 1,059 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
131 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
42 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
37 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Computer-assisted procedure outside membrane covering brain | Procedure | 61782 |
34 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31255 |
23 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
20 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
166 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Atkins specialize in?
Dr. Atkins is an otolaryngology (ent) in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Atkins located?
Dr. Atkins is listed at 15900 la Cantera Pkwy Ste 20210, San Antonio, TX 78256. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atkins's phone number?
The number on file is (830) 816-3838. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Atkins's NPI number?
Dr. Atkins's National Provider Identifier is 1396730776. 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. Atkins go to medical school?
Dr. Atkins attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Atkins been practicing?
Dr. Atkins has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Atkins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Atkins performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Atkins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Atkins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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