Active NPI 1689683765 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David James Terris , MD

Otolaryngology • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Terris, MD is a certified Otolaryngology practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1988, Dr. Terris delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Terris is affiliated with Wellstar Medical Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of head and neck, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St
Suite Bp-4109

Augusta, GA 309120004

Telephone 7067216100

Fax 7067210112

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 American Transitional Hospitals, Inc. Facility NPI 1649276338

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Otolaryngology in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +17.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.7 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

39 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (363 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Terris (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Augusta Specialty Average (20.7 Years) 20.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	93	92	$130.81	$25.04
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	93	92	$360.76	$64.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$333.78	$126.55
36500 Insertion of tube into vein with collection of blood sample	83	83	$557.00	$85.97
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	75	75	$3090.00	$888.65
60512 Excision and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue	14	14	$874.00	$232.05
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	13	13	$2262.00	$519.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	95	95	$333.00	$65.18
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	95	95	$121.00	$26.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$283.00	$129.44
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	84	84	$3090.00	$920.07
36500 Insertion of tube into vein with collection of blood sample	58	58	$557.00	$89.54
60512 Excision and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue	15	15	$874.00	$236.95
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	13	13	$2262.00	$556.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	112	111	$121.00	$26.80
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	110	110	$333.00	$63.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	103	103	$283.00	$131.78
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	73	73	$3090.00	$935.61
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	19	19	$2262.00	$564.52
60512 Excision and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue	17	17	$874.00	$236.92
60502 Removal or re-exploration of parathyroid glands	14	14	$3519.00	$1271.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	94	94	$121.00	$27.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	89	89	$283.00	$132.46
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	86	86	$333.00	$63.78
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	51	51	$3090.00	$945.63
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	14	14	$2262.00	$686.49
60512 Excision and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue	11	11	$874.00	$237.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	75	75	$121.00	$28.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$283.00	$128.70
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	74	74	$333.00	$65.53
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	53	53	$3090.00	$850.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	135	135	$333.00	$65.93
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	129	129	$121.00	$27.93
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	90	90	$3090.00	$870.07
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	81	81	$280.84	$127.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$165.00	$75.51
60240 Removal of thyroid	19	19	$2874.00	$831.37
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	13	13	$2262.00	$651.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	131	131	$333.00	$64.54
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	124	124	$121.00	$27.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	95	95	$276.00	$126.56
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	71	71	$3059.54	$906.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$165.00	$75.06
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	17	15	$2262.00	$603.24
60240 Removal of thyroid	11	11	$2874.00	$865.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	102	101	$333.00	$64.34
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck	96	96	$121.00	$26.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	91	91	$276.00	$123.88
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	41	41	$3090.00	$949.65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$168.00	$76.33
60240 Removal of thyroid	14	14	$2874.00	$842.72
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	12	12	$2262.00	$591.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Otolaryngology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Y00000X

State License GA 52028

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

989 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067212171

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 4 WINGED FOOT DR, MARTINEZ, GA 309079140

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, SUITE BP-4109, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067216100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID TERRIS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Otolaryngology (License #52028 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689683765

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: August 06, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4 Winged Foot Dr

Martinez, GA 309079140

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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