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JAMES H. KELSO D.D.S.
NPI 1396981577
Dentist - Periodontics in Palo Alto, CA

Active since December 18, 2008PECOS Enrolled
3920 MIDDLEFIELD RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303(650) 813-9800(650) 813-6166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About James H. Kelso D.d.s. NPPES

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

JAMES H. KELSO D.D.S. (NPI 1396981577) is an individual periodontics provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (36777) and active in the NPI registry since December 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396981577
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223P0300X
Provider Legal NameJAMES H. KELSOCredential: D.D.S.
Location Address3920 MIDDLEFIELD RDPalo Alto, CA 94303-4733
Mailing Address555 W Benjamin Holt Dr Bldg BStockton, CA 95207-3839 · (209) 476-4700 · Fax (209) 478-6890
Phone(650) 813-9800
Fax(650) 813-6166
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2008
✔ NPI 1396981577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · PeriodonticsDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223P0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 36777
Definition

That specialty of dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their substitutes and the maintenance of the health, function and esthetics of these structures and tissues.

3920 MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.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)

James H. Kelso D.d.s. 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 94303 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MIMI SALKOLA DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
3920 MIDDLEFIELD RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94303
San Mateo County (650) 813-6166
POUYAN LOTFI DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
3920 MIDDLEFIELD RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94303
San Mateo County (650) 813-9800
MEHRNAZ TAJADDOD DMD
Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)
3920 MIDDLEFIELD RD
PALO ALTO, CA 94303
San Mateo County (650) 813-9800

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 Kelso's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Kelso is 1396981577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2008.

Where is James Kelso located?

James Kelso practices at 3920 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The listed phone number is (650) 813-9800.

What is James Kelso's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Periodontics, with taxonomy code 1223P0300X.

Is James Kelso enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does James Kelso accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BEST Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list James Kelso 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 Kelso was last updated on December 18, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.