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- Portsmouth location main office
620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708 - Jacksonville location
39A Office Park Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546 - New Bern location
2115 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
About Dr. Contestable
Based in Portsmouth, VA, James J. Contestable, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. James graduated from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med in 2013. Medicare claims data shows James provided 258 services to 224 patients. The services billed most often include removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks. NPI 1902244817 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (757) 953-0292
- Email not available
Practice Locations
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
Portsmouth, VA 23708
39A Office Park Dr
Jacksonville, NC 28546
2115 Neuse Blvd
New Bern, NC 28560
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
258 services · 224 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
87 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 dermatologists in Portsmouth 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James J. Contestable?
James J. Contestable is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Portsmouth, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
What is James J. Contestable's address?
James J. Contestable is listed at 620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708. 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 J. Contestable?
The number on file is (757) 953-0292. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James J. Contestable?
James J. Contestable's National Provider Identifier is 1902244817. 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 J. Contestable train?
James J. Contestable attended Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School of Med, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James J. Contestable have?
James J. Contestable has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James J. Contestable perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James J. Contestable performs procedures including removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks, removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks and complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James J. Contestable's profile verified?
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