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DR. JAMES WILLIAM BASS III M.D.
NPI 1003878042
Family Medicine in Elk City, OK

Active since April 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
1800 W. 1ST ST., SUITE 102, ELK CITY, OK 73644(580) 225-2515(580) 303-5850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James William Bass Iii M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES WILLIAM BASS III M.D. (NPI 1003878042) is an individual family medicine provider in Elk City, Oklahoma, licensed in Texas (K2844) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Great Plains Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003878042
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES WILLIAM BASS IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address1800 W. 1ST ST., SUITE 102Elk City, OK 73644-2339
Mailing Address1800 W. 1st St., Suite 102Elk City, OK 73644-2339 · (580) 225-2515 · Fax (580) 303-5850
Phone(580) 225-2515
Fax(580) 303-5850
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2016
✔ NPI 1003878042 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · K2844✔ Licensed in OK · 31130
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1800 W. 1ST ST., Elk City, OK 73644
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Other Identifiers 12

Other8AG193TX · Bcbs Of Texas
Other514553TX · Phcs
OtherTIN PLUS 029TX · Tricare
OtherTIN PLUS 002TX · Tricare Lake Palestine Location
Medicare PINP00663446TX
Medicare UPING59127TX
Medicaid121294606TX
Other75-2616977-001TX · Tricare
Medicare OSCAR/certification8K1239TX
Medicare PINP00161246TX
Medicare UPING59127
Medicare PIN8C0239TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Mending Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James William Bass Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1759352594
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040804000925, I20150507001280
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Bass reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Farmers Union Hospital Association
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1801 W 3RD ST
Elk City, OK 73644
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184639122 (580) 225-2511

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
94 services69 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
92 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
50 services50 patients
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301
Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
48 services11 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
38 services30 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
34 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Great Plains Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elk City, OK
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370019
Location1801 West 3rd StreetElk City, OK 73644 · Beckham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

O U Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Oklahoma City, OK
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370093
Location700 NE 13th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73104 · Oklahoma County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 73644 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.46 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $20.61 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.27 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $23.56 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality79.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 9

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
4 suppliers15 claims27 services$5.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$55.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$43.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers30 claims30 services$119.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
5 suppliers16 claims3,317 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme J7620
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
4 suppliers13 claims2,546 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Bass's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bass is 1003878042. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2006.

Where is James Bass located?

James Bass practices at 1800 W. 1st St. Suite 102, Elk City, OK 73644. The listed phone number is (580) 225-2515.

What is James Bass's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Bass enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Bass is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Bass's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Bass reassigns Medicare benefits to Farmers Union Hospital Association (Elk City, OK). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Bass's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Bass accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Mending Health list James Bass as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is James Bass affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bass is affiliated with Great Plains Regional Medical Center and O U Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bass was last updated on March 10, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.