Physician Profile
James R. Bekeny, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bekeny
James R. Bekeny, MD practices otolaryngology (ent) in Nashville, TN. James is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 241 Medicare patients across 306 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes.
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
- (615) 342-0290
- Email not available
Practice Locations
335 24TH AVE N STE 120
Nashville, TN 37203
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
306 services · 241 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck | Procedure | 38724 |
21 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years) | Procedure | 31600 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Biopsy of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31535 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
80 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
52 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
48 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
23 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
21 | Less often 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 7
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bekeny's specialty?
Dr. Bekeny is an otolaryngology (ent) in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bekeny?
Dr. Bekeny is listed at 335 24Th Ave N Ste 120, Nashville, TN 37203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bekeny?
The number on file is (615) 342-0290. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bekeny's NPI number?
Dr. Bekeny's National Provider Identifier is 1871811612. 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
What is Dr. Bekeny's medical education?
Dr. Bekeny attended Other, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bekeny been practicing?
Dr. Bekeny has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bekeny known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bekeny performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck and incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bekeny confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bekeny. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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