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DR. JAMES KIRK BASS
NPI 1114979150
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 145, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920(865) 582-3111(865) 305-5857 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. James Kirk Bass NPPES

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

DR. JAMES KIRK BASS (NPI 1114979150) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (42515) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114979150
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES KIRK BASS
Location Address1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 145Knoxville, TN 37920-1500
Mailing Address1930 Alcoa Hwy, Suite 145Knoxville, TN 37920-1500 · (865) 582-3111 · Fax (865) 305-5857
Phone(865) 582-3111
Fax(865) 305-5857
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2015
✔ NPI 1114979150 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 42515
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
1930 ALCOA HWY, Knoxville, TN 37920
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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 (PECOS)

Dr. James Kirk Bass is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show James Bass reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
73 mi
Emergency Medicine
128 WHEELERTOWN AVENUE
Pikeville, TN 37367
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 533 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023178787 (423) 447-2112
Erlanger Health
97 mi
Internal Medicine
979 E 3RD ST STE A440
Chattanooga, TN 37403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 679 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477256303 (423) 778-2867

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ERIC R. CARLSON, MD, DMD
Surgery
1930 ALCOA HWY, STE 335
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9021
DR. STACY MICHELLE STEPHENSON MD
Plastic Surgery
1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 235
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-4670
KELLY N GREENE PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 145
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 582-3111
MS. NANCY LEANNE MIXON FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1930 ALCOA HWY, BUILDING A SUITE 435
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-8888
JAMES D. SCHMID JR. M.D.
Specialist
1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 145
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 582-3111
OMAR TAGELDIN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1930 ALCOA HWY
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-6570
DR. NICHOLAS STEVEN CAKMES D.D.S
Dentist (General Practice)
1930 ALCOA HWY, MEDICAL BUILDING A, SUITE 340
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 305-9440
PATRICIA A MOHR M.D.
Specialist
1930 ALCOA HWY, SUITE 145
KNOXVILLE, TN 37920
Knox County (865) 582-3100

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 1114979150. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is James Bass located?

James Bass practices at 1930 Alcoa Hwy Suite 145, Knoxville, TN 37920. The listed phone number is (865) 582-3111.

What is James Bass's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is James Bass enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Bass is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Bass's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Bass reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority (Pikeville, TN) and Erlanger Health (Chattanooga, TN). Each 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 Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bass was last updated on December 16, 2015. 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.