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- 909 Nw 18Th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
About Dr. Thomas
James P. Thomas, MD is a healthcare provider in Portland, OR specializing in otolaryngology (ent). James trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. Medicare claims data shows James provided 170 services to 113 patients. The services billed most often include study of voice box function, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box, and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1508843483.
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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
- (503) 478-1845
- Email not available
Practice Locations
909 NW 18TH AVE
Portland, OR 97209
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
170 services · 113 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box | Procedure | 64617 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
37 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Study of voice box function | Treatment | 92520 |
38 | 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 |
34 | Less often 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 |
24 | 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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Portland 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 10 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box 2
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thomas?
Dr. Thomas is an otolaryngology (ent) in Portland, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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What is Dr. Thomas's address?
Dr. Thomas is listed at 909 Nw 18Th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. 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. Thomas?
The number on file is (503) 478-1845. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thomas?
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier is 1508843483. 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. Thomas train?
Dr. Thomas attended Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thomas have?
Dr. Thomas has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thomas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thomas performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of voice box and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; provides treatments such as study of voice box function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thomas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thomas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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