Physician Profile
Leighton R. James, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. James
Leighton R. James, MD practices nephrology in Augusta, GA. Leighton is a 1994 graduate of University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Leighton provided 562 services to 282 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 721-8623
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Lab abnormalities
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Vascular conditions
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostics
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Specialized therapies
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
562 services · 282 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
147 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
35 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
183 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
74 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
47 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
28 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
12 |
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 nephrology specialists in Augusta 8
Same specialty, same city.
Class of 1994 at University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. James?
Dr. James is a nephrology in Augusta, GA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “NEPHROLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. James's address?
Dr. James is listed at 1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912. 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. James?
The number on file is (706) 721-8623. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. James?
Dr. James's National Provider Identifier is 1346202173. 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. James train?
Dr. James attended University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. James have?
Dr. James has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. James perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. James provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. James's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. James. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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