Physician Profile
James S. Scott, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Scott
James S. Scott, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Saint Louis, MO specializing in surgery. James trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows James provided 535 services to 369 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (314) 965-1965
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2325 DOUGHERTY FERRY RD SUITE 104
Saint Louis, MO 63122
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
Digestive
Digestive health
Endocrine
Infections
Minor surgery
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
535 services · 369 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
56 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43281 |
34 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Other procedure on stomach using an endoscope | Procedure | 43659 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension | Treatment | 91040 |
29 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall | Treatment | 91035 |
15 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
212 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
74 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
33 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
23 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 general surgeons in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James S. Scott?
James S. Scott is a general surgeon in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is James S. Scott's address?
James S. Scott is listed at 2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Suite 104, Saint Louis, MO 63122. 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 S. Scott?
The number on file is (314) 965-1965. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James S. Scott?
James S. Scott's National Provider Identifier is 1134115637. 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 S. Scott train?
James S. Scott attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James S. Scott have?
James S. Scott has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James S. Scott perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James S. Scott performs procedures including diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope and other procedure on stomach using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension and monitoring and recording of esophageal function through a capsule attached to the esophagus wall, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James S. Scott's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James S. Scott. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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