James William Bales, MD/PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Anchorage, AK

James William Bales, MD/PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Anchorage Neurosurgical Associates Inc and his current practice location is 3831 Piper Street St S450, Anchorage, Alaska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 744-9316.

James William Bales is licensed to practice in Alaska (license number 1413472) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1386910578.

Contact Information

James William Bales, MD/PHD
3831 Piper Street St S450,
Anchorage, AK 99508
(206) 744-9316
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Physician's Profile

Full NameJames William Bales
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience13 Years
Location3831 Piper Street St S450, Anchorage, Alaska
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • James William Bales graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386910578
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/01/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/06/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0446553143
  • Enrollment ID: I20190725001940

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James William Bales such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386910578NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery ML 60286825 (Washington)Secondary
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 1413472 (Alaska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Providence Alaska Medical CenterAnchorage, AKHospital
Alaska Regional HospitalAnchorage, AKHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Anchorage Neurosurgical Associates Inc48805837077

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. James William Bales allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnchorage Neurosurgical Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194775379
PECOS PAC ID: 4880583707
Enrollment ID: O20040310001403

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. James William Bales is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
James William Bales, MD/PHD
3831 Piper Street St S450,
Anchorage, AK 99508

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James William Bales, MD/PHD
3831 Piper Street St S450,
Anchorage, AK 99508

Ph: (206) 744-9316

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