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DR. JAMES D BALES JR. MD
NPI 1295751972
Internal Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A JACKSON AVE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-0690 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. James D Bales Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES D BALES JR. MD (NPI 1295751972) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00018875) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295751972
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES D BALES JR.Credential: MD
Location AddressMADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A JACKSON AVETacoma, WA 98431-0001
Mailing AddressMadigan Army Medical Ctr, 9040a Jackson AveTacoma, WA 98431-0001 · (253) 968-0690
Phone(253) 968-0690
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 2013
✔ NPI 1295751972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00018875
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, Tacoma, WA 98431
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Other Identifiers 6

Other129077WA · State L&i
Medicaid8154866WA
Medicare PINGAB09640WA
Medicare UPINF77094
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedAB09640WA
Other8935088WA · State Crime Victims

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. James D Bales Jr. Md 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 98431 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids B4185
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers34 claims250 services$10.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 10 to 51 grams of protein - premix B4189
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers34 claims204 services$178.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day B4220
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers34 claims204 services$8.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day B4224
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers34 claims204 services$25.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$0.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$25.02 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 20

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

SARAH MCCREIGHT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON BLVD., GME-CLINICAL PSYCH INTERNSHIP PRGM
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2820
JOSEPH AYESH D.O.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2825
DAVID BEARCE RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVENUE, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (814) 440-7277
SHARI AYNES RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-3891
MILDRED LARAE MCCUTCHEON R.N.
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-3869
JEFFERY SUAREZ RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 REID STRETT, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-2252
RONALD LANCE STRENGTH RN
Registered Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040 JACKSON AVE, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1110
MR. LARRY E WITHAM PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR, 9040A REID STREET
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (541) 922-3104

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 Bales's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bales is 1295751972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is James Bales located?

James Bales practices at Madigan Army Medical Ctr 9040A Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-0690.

What is James Bales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is James Bales enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bales was last updated on May 10, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.