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James Reid Spires, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Mobile, AL. James is a 1981 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. James is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows James provided 3,095 services to 582 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (251) 341-3368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3701 DAUPHIN ST
Mobile, AL 36608
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,095 services · 582 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
74 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
38 |
| Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31298 |
19 |
| Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope | Procedure | 31295 |
17 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
34 |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
32 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,645 |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
832 |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
23 |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
20 |
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 4
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Mobile 6
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 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spires?
Dr. Spires is an otolaryngology in Mobile, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spires's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Spires?
The number on file is (251) 341-3368. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Spires?
Dr. 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 Dr. Spires train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Spires have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Spires perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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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