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- 161 Wadsworth Dr, Richmond, VA 23236
About Dr. Tyson
James C. Tyson, MD is a healthcare provider in Richmond, VA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). James trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,757 services to 844 patients. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, professional service for multiple injections of allergen, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1366447047.
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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
- (804) 484-3700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
161 WADSWORTH DR
Richmond, VA 23236
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
1,757 services · 844 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
159 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
51 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
19 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
520 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
187 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
153 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
72 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Richmond 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York Medical College 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at New York Medical College 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Tyson's specialty?
Dr. Tyson is an otolaryngology (ent) in Richmond, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Tyson?
Dr. Tyson is listed at 161 Wadsworth Dr, Richmond, VA 23236. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Tyson?
The number on file is (804) 484-3700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Tyson?
Dr. Tyson's National Provider Identifier is 1366447047. 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
What is Dr. Tyson's medical education?
Dr. Tyson attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Tyson have?
Dr. Tyson has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Tyson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Tyson performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, 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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