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410 Market St Ste 400, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - Chapel Hill location
2238 Nelson Hwy Ste 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
About Dr. James
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Sara M. James, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Sara graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2016. Sara is also listed as specializing in pediatrics. According to Medicare claims data, Sara cared for 1,714 Medicare patients across 2,991 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth. NPI 1417303488 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (984) 974-3900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
410 MARKET ST STE 400
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
2238 Nelson Hwy Ste 100
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology 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
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Cancer care
Pediatric and genetic
Rashes & allergy
Wounds & skin
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Infections
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
Cosmetic & plastics
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic procedures
- Dermoscopy
- Excisional skin biopsy
- Punch biopsy
- Shave biopsy
- Skin scraping for fungal or mite testing
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Chemical treatment of skin lesions
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Intralesional medication injection
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
Medical dermatology treatment
Skin and Scars
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Wound Care
Most searched procedures
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
- Ingrown toenail removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,991 services · 1,714 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,039 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
392 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
225 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
223 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
102 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
18 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
42 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
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 dermatologists at this location 8
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 dermatologists in Chapel Hill 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Sara M. James's specialty?
Sara M. James is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Chapel Hill, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Sara M. James?
Sara M. James is listed at 410 Market St Ste 400, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Sara M. James?
The number on file is (984) 974-3900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Sara M. James's NPI number?
Sara M. James's National Provider Identifier is 1417303488. 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 Sara M. James's education?
Sara M. James attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Sara M. James been practicing?
Sara M. James has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Sara M. James known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Sara M. James performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Sara M. James confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sara M. James. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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