Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Bales, M.D./PH.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Anchorage, AK
- NPI 1386910578
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 65.5 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
3831 Piper Street St S450
Anchorage, AK 99508
(206) 744-9316
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alaska #1413472 · Washington #ML 60286825
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386910578. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
415
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,157
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 97 | 85 | $158 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 82 | 36 | $158 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 59 | 58 | $231 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 39 | 39 | $212 | |
22614 |
Fusion of additional segment of spine | 37 | 15 | $436 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 21 | 16 | $32 | |
72040 |
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | 19 | 13 | $32 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 17 | 17 | $1,229 | |
22842 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | 16 | 16 | $859 | |
63048 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | 16 | 12 | $258 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Anchorage Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$474
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 3 | $244.71 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 2 | $228.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
29
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$203
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 16 | 13 | $97 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 13 | 13 | $105 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Bales's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bales practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Anchorage, AK.
Where does Dr. James Bales practice?
Dr. James Bales practices at 3831 Piper Street St S450, Anchorage, AK 99508. Office phone: 2067449316.
What is Dr. James Bales's NPI?
Dr. James Bales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386910578, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Bales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Bales accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Bales commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.