JAMES R HAZEL MD
NPI 1588689392
Orthopaedic Surgery in Richland, WA

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS Enrolled
821 SWIFT BLVD, RICHLAND, WA 99352(509) 460-5588(509) 783-5438 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About James R Hazel Md NPPES

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

JAMES R HAZEL MD (NPI 1588689392) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Richland, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00026478) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588689392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES R HAZELCredential: MD
Location Address821 SWIFT BLVDRichland, WA 99352-7623
Mailing Address6703 W Rio Grande AveKennewick, WA 99336-2623 · (509) 946-6144 · Fax (509) 783-5438
Fax(509) 783-5438
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2016
✔ NPI 1588689392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00026478
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
821 SWIFT BLVD, Richland, WA 99352

Other Identifiers 5

Other116833WA · Labor & Industries
Medicaid1065820WA
Other200036795WA · Rr Medicare
Medicare UPINE98273WA
Medicare PINGAB01869WA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James R Hazel 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Hazel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Rural Health
701 DALE AVE
Benton City, WA 99320
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1306897681 (Washington)
  • 232 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99352 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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 10

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

Physician Assistant
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Specialist
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Nurse Practitioner
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Physician Assistant
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
821 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352

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 Hazel's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Hazel is 1588689392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is James Hazel located?

James Hazel practices at 821 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. The listed phone number is (509) 460-5588.

What is James Hazel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Hazel enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for James Hazel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Hazel reassigns Medicare benefits to Prosser Public Hospital District Of Benton County (Benton City, WA). The 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 Hazel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Hazel was last updated on March 3, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.