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- 3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608
About Dr. Spires
James R. Spires, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Mobile, AL. James is a 1981 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,095 services to 582 patients. The services billed most often include professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, test for allergy using allergenic extract, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992799571.
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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) 341-3368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3701 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,095 services · 582 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
74 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
38 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
19 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
34 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
32 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,645 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
832 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
20 | Less often than most 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 7
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 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Mobile 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James R. Spires?
James R. Spires is an otolaryngology (ent) in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is James R. Spires's address?
James R. Spires is listed at 3701 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36608. 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 R. Spires?
The number on file is (251) 341-3368. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James R. Spires?
James R. Spires's National Provider Identifier is 1992799571. 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 R. Spires train?
James R. Spires attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James R. Spires have?
James R. Spires has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James R. Spires perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James R. Spires performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast and ct guidance for needle or tube localization; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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