Active NPI 1922062322 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Arthur Altick , MD

Dermatology • Monroe, LA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Altick, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Monroe, LA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1991, Dr. Altick delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2804 KILPATRICK BLVD.

Dr. Altick is affiliated with James A Altick Jr Md A Professional Medical Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg), application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth, destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2804 Kilpatrick Blvd

Monroe, LA 712015139

Telephone 3183872545

Fax 3183872775

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 James A. Altick ,jr. M.d. A Professional Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1639641673

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Monroe, LA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.7 Yrs

State Avg: 24.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Monroe, LA (209 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

2.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Altick (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Monroe Specialty Average (30.7 Years) 30.7 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
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)	15	15	$392.41	$387.19
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth	15	15	$251.37	$240.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
96574 Application of light with debridement to destroy precancer skin growth	14	12	$254.85	$250.77
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)	13	11	$391.70	$384.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	735	129	$5.40	$5.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	208	200	$71.59	$71.59
17000 Destruction of skin growth	156	153	$62.53	$46.64
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	128	32	$0.36	$0.36
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	99	97	$93.33	$91.43
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	49	31	$50.64	$49.47
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	38	38	$103.92	$103.92
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	38	38	$73.16	$70.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	36	$105.05	$105.05
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	37	35	$13.57	$13.39
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	29	29	$145.49	$145.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	5,025	876	$5.43	$5.17
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,549	273	$0.37	$0.36
17000 Destruction of skin growth	1,480	1,121	$62.53	$51.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,322	1,019	$71.62	$68.55
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	584	500	$93.40	$87.10
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	396	272	$14.03	$12.99
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	328	294	$104.34	$99.18
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	262	261	$73.51	$70.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	254	243	$43.00	$41.66
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	209	127	$50.38	$48.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	140	99	$105.05	$101.07
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	100	91	$146.69	$137.98
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	89	28	$0.35	$0.13
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	76	67	$169.38	$139.76
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	74	71	$197.07	$179.65
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	47	45	$203.00	$190.75
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	47	47	$43.75	$42.61
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	43	41	$115.69	$107.82
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	35	33	$169.59	$151.28
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	26	24	$138.26	$106.79
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	23	22	$172.84	$134.30
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	23	22	$188.52	$170.64
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths	12	12	$52.00	$45.25
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	12	11	$21.30	$20.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	7,355	1,332	$5.45	$5.11
17000 Destruction of skin growth	2,004	1,524	$62.60	$54.07
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,557	284	$0.37	$0.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,303	1,001	$71.10	$67.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	710	657	$42.91	$40.91
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion	632	576	$94.28	$88.79
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	429	297	$18.27	$15.09
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	205	188	$103.87	$99.45
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	175	175	$73.17	$69.58
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	173	173	$43.31	$41.62
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth	138	107	$47.42	$45.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	69	$104.33	$98.67
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	91	86	$198.06	$180.19
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	87	28	$0.37	$0.11
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	82	76	$169.29	$144.01
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	57	52	$199.50	$191.78
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	49	47	$169.59	$155.88
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	47	45	$113.52	$108.61
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	29	29	$185.21	$164.42
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	27	26	$145.18	$139.15
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	19	19	$171.20	$120.97
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	14	14	$138.26	$65.86
17264 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm	12	12	$167.63	$159.70
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	12	12	$118.35	$115.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	10,451	1,648	$5.16	$4.68
17000 Destruction of skin growth	2,685	1,912	$60.29	$50.40
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,237	411	$0.36	$0.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,391	968	$66.42	$64.49
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	1,144	974	$97.47	$91.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	893	793	$39.82	$38.45
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	704	479	$18.56	$17.66
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	435	122	$0.36	$0.12
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	294	218	$29.75	$28.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	274	274	$68.72	$66.19
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	231	231	$40.15	$38.74
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	180	169	$118.35	$115.75
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	178	160	$186.79	$176.89
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	151	140	$166.84	$142.69
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	98	92	$192.63	$183.06
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	94	86	$171.12	$153.28
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	63	58	$142.70	$124.81
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	31	$99.14	$87.32
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	47	43	$175.35	$150.95
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	47	45	$109.93	$100.57
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	46	44	$162.44	$126.26
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	26	25	$104.63	$95.10
17283 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm	18	18	$227.65	$220.68
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	16	16	$135.92	$76.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	8,818	1,576	$5.14	$4.94
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,788	448	$0.37	$0.35
17000 Destruction of skin growth	2,686	1,897	$60.90	$49.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	1,361	1,132	$39.77	$38.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,351	890	$66.98	$63.80
11100 Biopsy of single growth of skin and/or tissue	1,310	1,119	$92.73	$88.74
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	861	501	$22.48	$21.27
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	484	138	$0.41	$0.11
11101 Biopsy of each additional growth of skin and/or tissue	402	283	$29.68	$28.79
99201 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes	349	349	$40.23	$38.43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	290	290	$68.60	$65.80
17282 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm	188	178	$187.49	$172.60
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm	183	155	$159.31	$136.86
17111 Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths	157	150	$118.35	$114.77
10061 Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess	84	77	$193.96	$180.31
17272 Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm	79	75	$174.27	$142.47
17263 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm	74	67	$157.97	$143.93
17281 Destruction of malignant growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	61	59	$162.70	$116.07
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	56	55	$102.82	$96.02
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess	38	37	$108.10	$102.57
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths	37	37	$137.13	$132.97
17283 Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm	32	30	$227.65	$214.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	23	$101.95	$90.71
17273 Destruction of malignant growth (2.1 to 3.0 centimeters) of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals	25	25	$163.70	$155.86
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm	21	17	$133.20	$69.32

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License LA 021299

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1657930 (LA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

James A Altick Jr Md A Professional Medical Corporation

2804 Kilpatrick Blvd, Monroe, LA 712015139

Phone: 3183872545

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Helena Altick , MD

General Practice

NPI 1487102109

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2804 KILPATRICK BLVD, MONROE, LA 712015139 (Tel: 3183872545)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2804 KILPATRICK BLVD, MONROE, LA 712015139 (Tel: 3183872545)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES ALTICK, M.D.

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

Dermatology (License #021299 in LA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1922062322

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 13, 2006

Last Update: July 13, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2804 Kilpatrick Blvd

Monroe, LA 712015139

Phone: 3183872545

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