Physician Profile
James C. Spencer, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Spencer
James C. Spencer, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Cambridge, MA. James is a 2008 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,467 Medicare patients across 1,712 services. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, and test to assess middle ear function.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 354-1010
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 MOUNT AUBURN ST SUITE 308
Cambridge, MA 02138
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,712 services · 1,467 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
260 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
88 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
64 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
258 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
254 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
249 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
183 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing | Billing code | G0268 |
122 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
122 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
69 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Cambridge 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James C. Spencer's specialty?
James C. Spencer is an otolaryngology (ent) in Cambridge, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James C. Spencer?
James C. Spencer is listed at 300 Mount Auburn St Suite 308, Cambridge, MA 02138. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James C. Spencer?
The number on file is (617) 354-1010. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James C. Spencer's NPI number?
James C. Spencer's National Provider Identifier is 1740417492. 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
What is James C. Spencer's education?
James C. Spencer attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James C. Spencer been practicing?
James C. Spencer has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James C. Spencer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James C. Spencer performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James C. Spencer confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James C. Spencer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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