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Based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, James Estes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. James graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1987. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 964 Medicare patients across 1,039 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (800) 991-6117
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4215 BURNS RD
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,039 services · 964 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
18 |
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
26 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
24 |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
131 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
123 |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
82 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts | Treatment | 93978 |
61 |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
60 |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
44 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 vascular surgeons in Palm Beach Gardens 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Estes specialize in?
Dr. Estes is a vascular surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “VASCULAR SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Estes located?
Dr. Estes is listed at 4215 BURNS RD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Estes's phone number?
The number on file is (800) 991-6117. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Estes's NPI number?
Dr. Estes's National Provider Identifier is 1972522282. 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. Estes go to medical school?
Dr. Estes attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Estes been practicing?
Dr. Estes has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Estes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Estes performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist and insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, 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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