Dr. James Mensching, D.O.
What this data tells you about Dr. Mensching
Dr. James Mensching is an emergency medicine specialist in Weymouth, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Mensching performed 1,300 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Mensching is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
334 | $94 | $302 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
194 | $118 | $459 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
148 | $63 | $205 |
| COVID-19 amplified DNA/RNA probe detection A laboratory test that uses amplified DNA or RNA probes to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) antigen. |
129 | $50 | $128 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
119 | $3 | $9 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
74 | $76 | $303 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
68 | $22 | $88 |
| Influenza virus nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid technology to detect multiple types of influenza virus. |
52 | $92 | $240 |
| Strep A nucleic acid amplification test A laboratory test that uses nucleic acid amplification to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus bacteria. This method identifies the genetic material of the bacteria to determine if an infection is present. |
48 | $34 | $88 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
22 | $9 | $48 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
20 | $8 | $8 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
18 | $143 | $406 |
| Vaccine administration The process of giving a vaccine to a patient. This code covers the administration service only and does not include the cost of the vaccine itself. |
16 | $17 | $59 |
| DTaP vaccine (ages 7+) A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) for individuals aged 7 years and older. |
16 | $28 | $81 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
15 | $27 | $86 |
| Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production A treatment involving the inhalation of medication to help clear airway obstructions or reduce sputum production. |
15 | $6 | $56 |
| Inhaled albuterol and ipratropium bromide via DME Administration of FDA-approved albuterol and ipratropium bromide medication through durable medical equipment. |
12 | $0 | $1 |
Geographic Context
2.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | — No payments | N/A |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Mensching is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in MA), with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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