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- Daphne location main office
1505 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526 - Foley location
1400 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535
About Dr. Spain
Based in Daphne, AL, James K. Spain, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — sports medicine. James graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 2008. James is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,131 services to 2,048 patients. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. NPI 1477714889 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (251) 625-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1505 DAPHNE AVE
Daphne, AL 36526
1400 N McKenzie St
Foley, AL 36535
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family 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
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,131 services · 2,048 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
274 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
122 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
26 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
22 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
144 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
141 | More than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
118 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, 1 view | Imaging | 73020 |
66 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of shoulder blade | Imaging | 73010 |
66 | Too few peers to compare |
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 family doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at University of South Alabama College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spain?
Dr. Spain is a family doctor in Daphne, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Sports Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spain's address?
Dr. Spain is listed at 1505 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Spain?
The number on file is (251) 625-2663. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Spain?
Dr. Spain's National Provider Identifier is 1477714889. 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. Spain train?
Dr. Spain attended University of South Alabama College of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Spain have?
Dr. Spain has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Spain perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Spain performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Spain's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Spain. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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