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JAMES CHRISTOPHER BISTOLARIDES M.D
NPI 1215318787
Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since June 10, 2015PECOS Enrolled
725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 206-0914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Aug 31, 2022, Jul 15, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About James Christopher Bistolarides M.d NPPES

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

JAMES CHRISTOPHER BISTOLARIDES M.D (NPI 1215318787) is an individual pediatric rheumatology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (C207604) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Michigan College Of Medicine And Surgery (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215318787
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0216X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CHRISTOPHER BISTOLARIDESCredential: M.D
Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Phone(650) 206-0914
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1215318787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0216X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C207604✔ Licensed in WI · 76597-20
Definition
A pediatrician who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 76590-20 (WI), C207604 (CA), 4301114154 (MI)
725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1795 El Camino RealPalo Alto, CA 94301-2302 · Phone (650) 853-3355
Location 2999 N 92nd St Ste C465Milwaukee, WI 53226-4875 · Phone (414) 266-6700 · Fax (414) 266-3905

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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)

James Christopher Bistolarides M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2365745031
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260504007849
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Bistolarides reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
Same address
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417907940 (650) 498-6762
Stanford Health Care
0.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437292927 (650) 723-4000
Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
0.8 mi
Multi-Specialty
795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013950807 (650) 321-4121

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.

EIRI INENAGA MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8218
WENDY LEIGH ADAMS ARNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KEVIN WEI-HAN CHI MD
Pediatrics
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
ASHEEN RAMA MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
CRYSTAL LEE MACKALL MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
KRISTI LYNNE O'CONNOR OT
Occupational Therapist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
LAUREN GENNA ROOS NP
Nurse Practitioner
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000
SHALINI MITTAL MD
Hospitalist
725 WELCH RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
Santa Clara County (650) 497-8000

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 Bistolarides's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bistolarides is 1215318787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2015.

Where is James Bistolarides located?

James Bistolarides practices at 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304. The listed phone number is (650) 206-0914.

What is James Bistolarides's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 2080P0216X.

Is James Bistolarides enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Bistolarides's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Bistolarides reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA), Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA) and Sutter Bay Medical Foundation (Palo Alto, CA). 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 Bistolarides's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Bistolarides accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Aspirus Health Plan list James Bistolarides 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 Bistolarides was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.