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Edit this profileJames Hill, MD is a healthcare provider in Brighton, MA specializing in diagnostic radiology. James trained at Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. James is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 8,497 services to 987 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. This provider record is associated with NPI 1215923735.
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20 GUEST ST STE 225
Brighton, MA 02135
125 Parker Hill Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
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Abdomen & Pelvis
Bone & Joint
Brain & Head
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
8,497 services · 987 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
137 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
121 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
76 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
54 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
50 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
34 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | Procedure | 64635 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | Procedure | 64636 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64483 |
29 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64490 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Hill is a radiologist in Brighton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Hill is listed at 20 Guest St Ste 225, Brighton, MA 02135. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (617) 738-8642. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Hill's National Provider Identifier is 1215923735. 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
Dr. Hill attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Hill has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hill performs procedures including injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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