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Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Theodore James

MD · Gastroenterology · Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
360 BROADWAY
Bangor, ME 04401
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 13 Years Practicing
218
Medicare Patients / yr
6
Procedures Billed
13
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. James

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Maine, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. James is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 04401, ME — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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What Dr. James Does

Dr. James served 218 Medicare patients across 227 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 47% below the average Gastroenterology in Maine (412 patients across 59 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)8585
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)3937
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)3333
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)2927
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)2218

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. James billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Bangor, ME
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

St Joseph Hospital

Bangor, ME
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. James practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. James offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 360 BROADWAY, Bangor, ME 04401
Phone:

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

23 min

Average commute time in this zip · 84% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.2883

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 04401, ME

If Dr. James isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 04401, ME:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Pearl Princess D. UyGastroenterology370<1 mi
Mira R. OlsonGastroenterology111.8 mi
Jean M. LarsonGastroenterology2411.8 mi
Joseph P. GallagherGastroenterology2621.8 mi
Mark R. LenaGastroenterology2361.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. James takes three steps:

  • Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 04401, ME →
  • Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. James's office at to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
  • Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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Theodore James: Common Questions

Does Dr. James accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. James is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. James depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 04401, ME →
Where is Dr. James's office?
Dr. James practices at 360 BROADWAY, Bangor, ME 04401. Phone: .
What Medicare plans does Dr. James accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 04401, ME to see available options.
Does Dr. James offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. James as offering telehealth. Call the office at to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. James?
Dr. James graduated in 2013 and has been practicing for approximately 13 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. James treated 218 Medicare patients across 6 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. James is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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