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JAMES ELLIS
NPI 1598401606
Ophthalmology in Bloomington, MN

Active since May 11, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431(952) 888-5800(952) 567-6176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 17, 2026, Jul 25, 2023, May 11, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About James Ellis NPPES

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

JAMES ELLIS (NPI 1598401606) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Bloomington, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (81705) and active in the NPI registry since May 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598401606
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES ELLIS
Location Address9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200Bloomington, MN 55431-3200
Mailing Address9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 425Bloomington, MN 55431-3873 · (952) 888-5800 · Fax (952) 567-6176
Phone(952) 888-5800
Fax(952) 567-6176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMay 11, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1598401606 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MN · 81705
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4351048983 (MI)
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, Bloomington, MN 55431
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11000 Wall StAnn Arbor, MI 48105-1912 · Phone (734) 764-4190

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HealthPartners.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

James Ellis 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.

PECOS PAC ID6103206420
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260508003154
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 Ellis reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA
Same address
Ophthalmology
9801 DUPONT AVE S, SUITE 200
Bloomington, MN 55431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 35 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508839879 (952) 888-5800

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 55431 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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 20

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

ELLEN YANG
Ophthalmology
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
HONORA E. KENNEDY M.D.
Ophthalmology
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
LORIN C LARSON OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
MICHAEL DANIEL SCHEIDT OD
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
JULIA ANNE OSOWSKI OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
KATHERINE E SIMKO OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
KARA LYNN WERNING HERMAN OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800
JACOB RAY JENNESS OD
Optometrist
9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55431
Hennepin County (952) 888-5800

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 Ellis's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ellis is 1598401606. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 11, 2022.

Where is James Ellis located?

James Ellis practices at 9801 Dupont Ave S Ste 200, Bloomington, MN 55431. The listed phone number is (952) 888-5800.

What is James Ellis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is James Ellis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Ellis 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 organization bills Medicare for James Ellis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Ellis reassigns Medicare benefits to Minnesota Eye Consultants, PA (Bloomington, MN). 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 Ellis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Ellis accept?

Health plans from HealthPartners list James Ellis 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 Ellis was last updated on April 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.