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619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249 - Baton Rouge location
7520 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
About Dr. Lawton
James Lawton, MD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in diagnostic radiology. James trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2003. Medicare claims data shows James provided 7,366 services to 2,106 patients. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427263375.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 934-5038
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
619 19TH ST S
Birmingham, AL 35249
7520 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
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
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,366 services · 2,106 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
342 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
240 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
147 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
136 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
117 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
112 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
111 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
110 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | Imaging | 73700 |
92 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
89 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 6
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 radiologists in Birmingham 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lawton specialize in?
Dr. Lawton is a radiologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lawton located?
Dr. Lawton is listed at 619 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lawton's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 934-5038. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Lawton?
Dr. Lawton's National Provider Identifier is 1427263375. 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. Lawton go to medical school?
Dr. Lawton attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Lawton have?
Dr. Lawton has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lawton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lawton performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of chest, 1 view. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Lawton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Lawton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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