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Dr. James Teng, MD - Board Certified Otolaryngologist in Santa Cruz, California

Dr. James Teng, MD

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Santa Cruz, California
● Taking New Patients
Telehealth ↗
NPI: 1326337544· License: A148235 (CA) verify
Medical school: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine · Graduated 2011
Industry payments (2024): $31 across 1 payment (what this means)
2.97(2 ratings)
Dr. James Teng, MD - Board Certified Otolaryngologist in Santa Cruz, California

Main Office

550 Water St. , Ste. A, California

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

About

Dr. James Teng is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a focus on facial cosmetic procedures. He has been practicing in Santa Cruz, California, since 2017 and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. Dr. Teng is praised for his surgical skill, particularly in procedures like rhinoplasty and septoplasty, with one patient noting a smooth recovery and minimal bruising. While his overall rating shows some variance across platforms, he maintains a perfect 5.0 rating based on 5 reviews on one platform.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Otolaryngologist

Procedures & Services

Select a service to schedule an appointment · each is approximately 60 minutes

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$31

Payments

1

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. James Teng received $31 across 1 payment in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as food and beverage, and the largest single payer was GlaxoSmithKline, LLC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Patient Experience

Dr. James Teng Review Summary

3.97
Dr. Teng's ratings are a bit mixed. While he has a perfect 5.0 rating from 5 reviews on one platform, he receives a lower 2.3 out of 5 on Healthgrades. His Yelp rating is a solid 5/5. Averaging these scores gives us an overall rating of approximately 4 out of 5 stars.

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

2.3 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

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yelp.com

5 out of 5

Based on 1 reviews

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Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

550 Water St. , Ste. A

Santa Cruz, California

Office Information

Where does Dr. James Teng practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

550 Water St. , Ste. A, Santa Cruz, California

(5 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

CA. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital

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Education & Experience

Education

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Board Certified In Otolaryngology And Head And Neck Surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. James Teng online?
The provided information suggests contacting Dr. Teng's office to make an appointment, but it doesn't explicitly state whether online booking is available.
Does Dr. James Teng offer telehealth?
The provided information does not mention whether Dr. Teng offers telehealth appointments.
What do patients have to say about Dr. James Teng?
Patients generally praise Dr. Teng's surgical skills and positive outcomes. Reviews mention him being a 'fantastic surgeon' and providing 'amazing experiences,' specifically highlighting successful procedures for deviated septum and breathing difficulties. One patient specifically commends his surgical technique for minimizing bruising and ensuring a smooth recovery.
What areas of care does Dr. James Teng cater to?
Dr. Teng's areas of care include otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and cosmetic facial surgery. He specializes in procedures such as septoplasty, rhinoplasty, and sinus surgery. He also appears to have an affiliation with a pain management and anesthesiology department, although this may be a different individual with the same name.