DR. JAY TIMOTHY AMES MD
NPI 1538158134
Family Medicine in Chesterton, IN

Q: What is Jay Ames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jay Ames is 1538158134. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2005.

Q: What is Jay Ames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jay Ames was last updated on November 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 October 17, 2005PECOS Enrolled

751 E PORTER AVE STE 5, CHESTERTON, IN 46304(219) 767-4858(219) 406-8129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 25, 2020, Apr 17, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Jay Timothy Ames Md NPPES

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

DR. JAY TIMOTHY AMES MD (NPI 1538158134) is an individual family medicine provider in Chesterton, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01035822) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538158134

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAY TIMOTHY AMESCredential: MD

Location Address751 E PORTER AVE STE 5Chesterton, IN 46304-9111

Mailing Address951 Transport DrValparaiso, IN 46383-8434 · (219) 462-7173 · Fax (219) 465-9502

Phone(219) 767-4858

Fax(219) 406-8129

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2020

✔ NPI 1538158134 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01035822

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

751 E PORTER AVE STE 5, Chesterton, IN 46304

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200057750AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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)

Dr. Jay Timothy Ames 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 46304 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

$82.04 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

J. TIMOTHY AMES, MD PC

Clinic/Center (Primary Care)

751 E PORTER AVE STE 5
CHESTERTON, IN 46304

Porter County (219) 767-4858

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 Jay Ames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jay Ames is 1538158134. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2005.

Where is Jay Ames located?

Jay Ames practices at 751 E Porter Ave Ste 5, Chesterton, IN 46304. The listed phone number is (219) 767-4858.

What is Jay Ames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Jay Ames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jay Ames is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Jay Ames accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Jay Ames 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 Jay Ames was last updated on November 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.