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
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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 this city , 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 |