DR. JAMES K BAZEMORE M.D.
NPI 1265435564
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Savannah, GA

Q: What is James Bazemore's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bazemore is 1265435564. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Q: What is James Bazemore's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bazemore was last updated on August 22, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since May 31, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

1115 LEXINGTON AVE, BLDG 7, SAVANNAH, GA 31404(912) 354-4813(912) 354-7569 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. James K Bazemore M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES K BAZEMORE M.D. (NPI 1265435564) is an individual nephrology provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (037953) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Candler Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265435564

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES K BAZEMORECredential: M.D.

Location Address1115 LEXINGTON AVE, BLDG 7Savannah, GA 31404-5502

Mailing Address1115 Lexington AveSavannah, GA 31404-5502 · (912) 354-4813 · Fax (912) 354-7569

Phone(912) 354-4813

Fax(912) 354-7569

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2012

✔ NPI 1265435564 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RN0300X

Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 037953✔ Licensed in SC · 15425

Definition

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 037953 (GA), 15425 (SC)

1115 LEXINGTON AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

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Other Identifiers 9

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified39BDBSB05GA · Medicare/springfield

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified39BDBSBGA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified39BDBSB07GA · Medicare/davita

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified390002860GA · Rr Medicare

Medicaid00597583AGA

Medicaid00597583CGA

Medicare UPINE20732GA

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedE207326720SC · Sc Medicare

Medicaid154255SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James K Bazemore 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 ID2567420953

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080619000338, I20130610000429

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

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

Nephrology And Hypertension Medical Associates PC

Same address

Nephrology

1115 LEXINGTON AVE
Savannah, GA 31404

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia and South Carolina enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1184955791 (South Carolina)
11 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275553489 (912) 354-4813

Florence Nephrology Associates, LLC

168 mi

Nephrology

101 WILLIAM H JOHNSON ST STE 430
Florence, SC 29506

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235871146 (843) 777-7290

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 10

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

422 services116 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

344 services172 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

263 services100 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

108 services87 patients

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960

Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.

84 services23 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

69 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Candler Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110024

Location5353 Reynolds StreetSavannah, GA 31412 · Chatham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110036

Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110043

Location11705 Mercy BoulevardSavannah, GA 31419 · Chatham County

Emergency services

Effingham Health System

Critical Access Hospitals · Springfield, GA

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number111306

Location459 Ga Highway 119 SouthSpringfield, GA 31329 · Effingham County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31404 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

90%240 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

96%400 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N

1 supplier11 claims1,320 services$1.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers30 claims3,300 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers36 claims3,240 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers34 claims34 services$18.92 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers51 claims51 services$12.60 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

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