Active NPI 1487814117 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James G Slotto , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Slotto, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med in 2008, Dr. Slotto delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1235 E CHEROKEE ST.

Dr. Slotto is affiliated with Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1235 E Cherokee St

Springfield, MO 658042203

Telephone 4178206863

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mercy Clinic Hospitalists Facility NPI 1033181474

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

18 Yrs -3.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.2 Yrs

State Avg: 22.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

76 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1191 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Slotto (18 Years) 18 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (21.2 Years) 21.2 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
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	65	65	$372.35	$60.38
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery	38	38	$530.53	$91.82
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	22	22	$577.50	$91.44
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	21	21	$68.00	$16.37
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	21	21	$408.00	$98.13
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	21	21	$173.00	$41.40
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	17	17	$778.24	$74.06
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$420.00	$66.67
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand	14	14	$360.00	$60.24
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$852.12	$148.63
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	13	13	$257.00	$65.38
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	12	12	$468.13	$68.03
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	12	12	$586.25	$97.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	29	28	$416.38	$65.39
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery	26	26	$365.48	$63.51
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	11	11	$1217.05	$214.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$445.11	$67.23

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-01

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MO 2021009948

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA A152486

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3045 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658044268

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

2115 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 658042236

Phone: 4178203905

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St Fl, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178202064

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

3050 E River Bluff Blvd, Ozark, MO 657218807

Phone: 4178205610

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 658042203

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole, Springfield, MO 658042227

Phone: 4178886711

Mercy Clinic Springfield Communities

1229 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO 658042227

Secondary Practice Locations

Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive

San Diego, CA 921340001

Phone: 7632347149