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Unclaimed ProfileAbout TYCAST
James Francis Tycast, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Portland, OR specializing in urology. James trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Medicare claims data shows James provided 2,727 services to 1,867 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (503) 223-6223
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2230 NW PETTYGROVE ST STE 210
Portland, OR 97210
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,727 services · 1,867 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
200 |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
182 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
98 |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant | Procedure | 52442 |
66 |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
31 |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
26 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
26 |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51728 |
26 |
| Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant | Procedure | 52441 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
743 |
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 urology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 urology specialists in Portland 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Saint Louis University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 7
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Tycast specialize in?
Dr. Tycast is an urology in Portland, OR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “UROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Tycast located?
Dr. Tycast is listed at 2230 NW PETTYGROVE ST STE 210, Portland, OR 97210. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Tycast's phone number?
The number on file is (503) 223-6223. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tycast?
Dr. Tycast's National Provider Identifier is 1679775241. 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. Tycast go to medical school?
Dr. Tycast attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tycast have?
Dr. Tycast has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Tycast do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tycast performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and simple insertion of temporary bladder tube, 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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