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- 4600 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823
About Dr. Clarkson
James Clarkson, M.D. practices surgery in East Lansing, MI. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 262 Medicare patients across 318 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, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124275698.
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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
- (517) 267-2460
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4600 S HAGADORN RD STE 600
East Lansing, MI 48823
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
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Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
318 services · 262 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
31 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle | Procedure | 20551 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
66 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
50 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
39 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in East Lansing 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Release and/or relocation of hand nerve 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James Clarkson's specialty?
James Clarkson is a general surgeon in East Lansing, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
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Where can I find James Clarkson?
James Clarkson is listed at 4600 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 600, East Lansing, MI 48823. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact James Clarkson?
The number on file is (517) 267-2460. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James Clarkson's NPI number?
James Clarkson's National Provider Identifier is 1124275698. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is James Clarkson's education?
James Clarkson attended Other, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James Clarkson been practicing?
James Clarkson has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James Clarkson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James Clarkson performs procedures including release and/or relocation of hand nerve, injection into tendon or ligament and incision of tendon covering of finger, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has James Clarkson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James Clarkson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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