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- San Diego location main office
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 - Las Vegas location
5320 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 250, Las Vegas, NV 89118 - La Jolla location
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093 - La Jolla location
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 - San Diego location
4250 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
About Dr. Bigcas
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Diego, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Jo-Lawrence trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. Medicare claims data shows Jo-Lawrence provided 343 services to 246 patients. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104171503.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (800) 926-8273
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
5320 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 250
Las Vegas, NV 89118
3855 Health Sciences Dr
La Jolla, CA 92093
9350 Campus Point Dr
La Jolla, CA 92037
4250 1st Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
343 services · 246 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
63 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
95 | More 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 |
83 | As often as other 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 |
47 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
23 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 | 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 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in San Diego 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2012 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas?
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas is an otolaryngology (ent) in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas's address?
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas is listed at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas?
The number on file is (800) 926-8273. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas?
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas's National Provider Identifier is 1104171503. 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 Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas train?
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2012. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas have?
Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas has 14 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2012, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jo-Lawrence M. Bigcas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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