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- 461 W Huron Street, Pontiac, MI 48341
About Dr. Switzer
James M. Switzer, MD is a healthcare provider in Pontiac, MI specializing in diagnostic radiology. James trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows James provided 75 services to 75 patients. The services billed most often include screening mammography and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine. This provider record is associated with NPI 1316965775.
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
- (248) 857-7515
- Email not available
Practice Locations
461 W HURON STREET
Pontiac, MI 48341
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
75 services · 75 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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.
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.
Other radiologists in Pontiac 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Switzer?
Dr. Switzer is a radiologist in Pontiac, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Switzer's address?
Dr. Switzer is listed at 461 W Huron Street, Pontiac, MI 48341. 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. Switzer?
The number on file is (248) 857-7515. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Switzer?
Dr. Switzer's National Provider Identifier is 1316965775. 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. Switzer train?
Dr. Switzer attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Switzer have?
Dr. Switzer has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Switzer perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Switzer performs imaging including screening mammography and dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Switzer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Switzer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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