Physician Profile
James C. Connaughton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Connaughton
Based in Corpus Christi, TX, James C. Connaughton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. James graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1998. James is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows James provided 439 services to 379 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 biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (361) 883-3831
- Email not available
Practice Locations
613 ELIZABETH ST STE 502
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
2200 Bergquist Dr Suite 1, Lackland Air Force Base
Lackland A F B, TX 78236
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 215
San Antonio, TX 78229
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
439 services · 379 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
27 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
25 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
23 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Single contrast x-ray of large intestine | Imaging | 74270 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
23 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
131 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal 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 |
94 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
24 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other colorectal surgeons in Corpus Christi 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James C. Connaughton?
James C. Connaughton is a colorectal surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James C. Connaughton's address?
James C. Connaughton is listed at 613 Elizabeth St Ste 502, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. 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 C. Connaughton?
The number on file is (361) 883-3831. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for James C. Connaughton?
James C. Connaughton's National Provider Identifier is 1467486563. 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 C. Connaughton train?
James C. Connaughton attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James C. Connaughton have?
James C. Connaughton has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James C. Connaughton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James C. Connaughton performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings; reads or performs imaging such as single contrast x-ray of large intestine; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James C. Connaughton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James C. Connaughton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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