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- 920 Market St, Denton, MD 21629
About Dr. Sides
James R. Sides, MD is a healthcare provider in Denton, MD specializing in family medicine — geriatric medicine. James trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 728 Medicare patients across 1,218 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more, and subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811950306.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (410) 479-1388
- Email not available
Practice Locations
920 MARKET ST
Denton, MD 21629
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine 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
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & nerves
- Stroke Aftercare
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
General Health
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Severe dehydration
Heart & Circulation
- Poor Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Mental Health
- Senior Depression
Mobility & Balance
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Nutrition & digestion
- Poor Appetite In Seniors
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Dementia
- Frequent falls
- Managing multiple medications
- Memory loss
- Osteoporosis
Back & spine
Blood & Immunity
Brain & memory
- Mild cognitive impairment
Circulation & balance
- Fainting and syncope
Digestive health
Digestive Health
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Swallowing difficulties
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Dry mouth
- Hearing loss
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye health
- Cataracts
- Macular degeneration
Foot care
Heart health
- AFib
Hormones & thyroid
- Underactive Thyroid
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung health
Men's health
- Enlarged prostate
Skin
- Bedsores
Sleep
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Sleep & nerves
- Restless legs syndrome
Urinary & Bladder
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary incontinence in women
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Cancer screening
- Prostate exam
- Colon cancer screening consult
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Blood Pressure Check
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
- Home Health Care Referral
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
- Walker and Wheelchair Prescription
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
- Barium Swallow Study
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Senior care evaluations
- Nursing Home Admission Exam
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Speech and swallowing therapy
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
- Skin Tear Treatment
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Earwax removal
- Hearing test
Heart health
- EKG
Injections & Medications
Lab tests
- Cholesterol screening
- Thyroid Blood Test
Lung health
- Breathing Treatment
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Pain Management
- Joint injection or aspiration
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Skin
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,218 services · 728 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
363 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
289 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
260 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
122 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
78 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
31 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
28 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | Office visit | 99307 |
24 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99316 |
23 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 2
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Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sides specialize in?
Dr. Sides is a family doctor in Denton, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sides located?
Dr. Sides is listed at 920 Market St, Denton, MD 21629. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sides's phone number?
The number on file is (410) 479-1388. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sides's NPI number?
Dr. Sides's National Provider Identifier is 1811950306. 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. Sides go to medical school?
Dr. Sides attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sides been practicing?
Dr. Sides has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sides do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sides the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sides confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sides. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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