JAMES J. CONTESTABLE M.D. – NPI #1902244817
Dermatology
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
JAMES CONTESTABLE is a dermatologist located in PORTSMOUTH, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1902244817 to JAMES CONTESTABLE on June 13, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on May 28, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JAMES CONTESTABLE below.
NPI Profile for
JAMES J. CONTESTABLE
(about 13 years ago)
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708-2197 Phone: (757) 953-0292 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Jacksonville, NC 28546-3220
Phone: (252) 633-4461
New Bern, NC 28560-4309
Phone: (252) 633-4461
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A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207ND0101X - Dermatology / MOHS-Micrographic Surgery (Primary) |
VA | 0101256751 |
| 207N00000X - Dermatology |
NC | 2020-03858 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
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