Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Bentler, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Billings, MT

  • NPI 1962435198
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1233 N 30Th St
Billings, MT 591010127
(406) 237-4116
fax (406) 237-4125

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Montana #9510

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962435198. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
580
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$90,066
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 375 363 $175
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 121 117 $120
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 57 55 $72
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 27 27 $208

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in Billings Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$44
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mindray Ds USA, INC. 1 $44.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$44

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
52
Patients
50
Total drug cost
$589
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 25 23 $509
Prednisone Generic 15 15 $40
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 12 $39

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Bentler's medical specialty?
Dr. James Bentler practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Billings, MT.
Where does Dr. James Bentler practice?
Dr. James Bentler practices at 1233 N 30Th St, Billings, MT 591010127. Office phone: 4062374116.
What is Dr. James Bentler's NPI?
Dr. James Bentler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962435198, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Bentler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Bentler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Bentler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.