Physician Profile
James E. Bush, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bush
Based in San Diego, CA, James E. Bush, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). James graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1969. Medicare claims data shows James provided 153 services to 102 patients. 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 low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and removal of impacted ear wax.
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
- (619) 296-1519
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3805 FRONT ST
San Diego, CA 92103
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
153 services · 102 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
23 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
78 | As often as other 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 |
35 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
17 |
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 in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1969 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bush's specialty?
Dr. Bush is an otolaryngology (ent) in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bush?
Dr. Bush is listed at 3805 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Bush?
The number on file is (619) 296-1519. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bush?
Dr. Bush's National Provider Identifier is 1932108867. 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. Bush's medical education?
Dr. Bush attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1969. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bush have?
Dr. Bush has 57 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1969, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bush known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bush performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bush's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bush. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.