JAMES DRINANE DO
NPI 1508271099
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Fargo, ND
About James Drinane Do NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JAMES DRINANE DO (NPI 1508271099) is an individual hand surgery provider in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (23080) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Accepted 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
James Drinane Do 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
5Medicare enrollment records show James Drinane reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Fargo, ND 58102
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
- 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1740553932 (Minnesota)
- 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
Baxter, MN 56425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
Melrose, MN 56352
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 180 clinicians in this Medicare group
Monticello, MN 55362
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
- 285 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Bemidji, MNSanford Medical Center Fargo
Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, NDPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58103 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 Drinane's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Drinane is 1508271099. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2014.
Where is James Drinane located?
James Drinane practices at 1720 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103. The listed phone number is (701) 234-2000.
What is James Drinane's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.
Is James Drinane enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Drinane is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for James Drinane's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Drinane reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Sanford Medical Center Fargo (Fargo, ND), Centracare Health System - Sauk Centre (Sauk Centre, MN), Centracare Clinic (Baxter, MN), Centracare Health System - Melrose (Melrose, MN) and Centracare Health System-Nr LLC (Monticello, MN). 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 Drinane's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Drinane accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, HealthPartners and Sanford Health Plan list James Drinane 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.
Is James Drinane affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Drinane is affiliated with Sanford Bemidji Medical Center and Sanford Medical Center Fargo.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Drinane was last updated on March 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.