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DR. JIM D. BATES D.O.
NPI 1275572992
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Bullhead City, AZ

Active since June 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
89.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
1378 PIONEER TRL, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86429(928) 234-4321(928) 404-2150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 19, 2019, Nov 15, 2019, Oct 20, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Jim D. Bates D.o. NPPES

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

DR. JIM D. BATES D.O. (NPI 1275572992) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Bullhead City, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (1897) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275572992
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JIM D. BATESCredential: D.O.
Location Address1378 PIONEER TRLBullhead City, AZ 86429-1112
Mailing Address2744 Silvercreek RdBullhead City, AZ 86442-7913 · (928) 704-7166 · Fax (928) 704-7144
Phone(928) 234-4321
Fax(928) 404-2150
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 19, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1275572992 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 1897
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1378 PIONEER TRL, Bullhead City, AZ 86429
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. James D. Bates D. O

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid227571AZ
Other330005009AZ · Medicare Railroad
Other834640AZ · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jim D. Bates D.o. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86429 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
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

89.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.56
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
11%181 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
27%396 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
58%126 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,286 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
47%680 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 235 patients
Patients tobacco: 6% · 54 patients
69%235 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.

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 Jim Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jim Bates is 1275572992. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. James D. Bates D. O.

Where is Jim Bates located?

Jim Bates practices at 1378 Pioneer Trl, Bullhead City, AZ 86429. The listed phone number is (928) 234-4321.

What is Jim Bates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Jim Bates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jim Bates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Jim Bates accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Jim Bates 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 Jim Bates was last updated on November 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.