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Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (757) 953-0292
- Email not available
Practice Locations
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
Portsmouth, VA 23708
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
258 services · 224 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17311 |
87 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17312 |
48 |
| Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13132 |
29 |
| Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks | Procedure | 17313 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
25 |
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 dermatology specialists 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 dermatology specialists in Portsmouth 4
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 Dr. Contestable?
Dr. Contestable is a dermatology in Portsmouth, VA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DERMATOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Contestable's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Contestable?
The number on file is (757) 953-0292. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Contestable?
Dr. 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 Dr. Contestable train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Contestable have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Contestable perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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
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