Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Cir, 
Portsmouth, VA 

Overview

James Contestable is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Portsmouth, Virginia.

His clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Dermatology

Licenses

Dermatology in NC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Cir, Portsmouth, VA 23708

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Mohs for Melanoma: A Review of MART-1 Frozen Section Interpretation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Contestable

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Contestable?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Contestable by calling their office at 757-953-0292. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Contestable a top-rated expert for DRESS Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Contestable is classified as an Experienced expert for DRESS Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. James Contestable specialize in?

While Dr. James Contestable is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in DRESS Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.

Does Dr. James Contestable participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Contestable has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like DRESS Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. James Contestable's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Contestable accept my insurance?

Dr. James Contestable accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-953-0292 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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