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- 70 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
About Dr. Lea
Based in Cape Girardeau, MO, William B. Lea, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. William graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2008. William is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, William cared for 239 Medicare patients across 245 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement, and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement. NPI 1790947760 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
- (573) 335-6671
- Email not available
Practice Locations
70 DOCTORS PARK
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
245 services · 239 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
21 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | Procedure | 47000 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77012 |
42 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
37 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
75 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is William B. Lea?
William B. Lea is a radiologist in Cape Girardeau, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is William B. Lea's address?
William B. Lea is listed at 70 Doctors Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with William B. Lea?
The number on file is (573) 335-6671. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is William B. Lea's NPI number?
William B. Lea's National Provider Identifier is 1790947760. 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 William B. Lea train?
William B. Lea attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has William B. Lea been practicing?
William B. Lea has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does William B. Lea perform?
According to Medicare billing data, William B. Lea performs procedures including biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and needle biopsy of liver through skin; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has William B. Lea confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by William B. Lea. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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