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DR. JOSEPH E T BALES M.D.
NPI 1700142387
Emergency Medicine in College Station, TX

Active since April 08, 2012PECOS Enrolled
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR, COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845(979) 207-0100(979) 207-2161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2021, Feb 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Joseph E T Bales M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH E T BALES M.D. (NPI 1700142387) is an individual emergency medicine provider in College Station, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q2510) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Freestone Medical Center, and is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700142387
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH E T BALESCredential: M.D.
Location Address700 SCOTT AND WHITE DRCollege Station, TX 77845-6441
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658
Phone(979) 207-0100
Fax(979) 207-2161
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1700142387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q2510
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR, College Station, TX 77845
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Joseph E T Bales M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7517198930
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150603000568
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Bales reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fairfield Hospital District
62 mi
Rural Health
144 HUMPHREYS ST
Buffalo, TX 75831
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831782614 (903) 389-2181
Cahrmc, LLC
67 mi
Family Medicine
6818 GUYLER ST
Wallis, TX 77485
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1205164928 (Texas)
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700250123 (979) 234-2551
Liberty County Hospital District No 1
96 mi
Family Medicine
1353 N TRAVIS
Liberty, TX 77575
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1154324952 (Texas)
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528367356 (936) 336-7316
Acs Primary Care Physicians Southwest, PA
218 mi
Emergency Medicine
1900 HOSPITAL BLVD
Gainesville, TX 76240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538101019 (925) 924-1600

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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
137 services135 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
68 services68 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
42 services42 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
38 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Freestone Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fairfield, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450658
Location125 Newman StFairfield, TX 75840 · Freestone County
Emergency services

Rice Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Eagle Lake, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number451312
Location600 South Austin RoadEagle Lake, TX 77434 · Colorado County
Emergency services

Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Liberty, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451375
Location1353 N Travis StLiberty, TX 77575 · Liberty County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77845 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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 20

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

DR. JEANETTE FERRER D.O
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
MRS. BRITTANY RAE RHINEHART MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
MILDRED GUILLERMO FRANCO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
MRS. STEPHANIE ANN DAVENPORT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
DR. TAMI NEAL FINK M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
ELIZABETH GRACE NP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100
RACHEL LOVETT PHARMD
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0060
DR. CHET DEAN SCHRADER MD
Emergency Medicine
700 SCOTT AND WHITE DR
COLLEGE STATION, TX 77845
Brazos County (979) 207-0100

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 Joseph Bales's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Bales is 1700142387. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2012.

Where is Joseph Bales located?

Joseph Bales practices at 700 Scott And White Dr, College Station, TX 77845. The listed phone number is (979) 207-0100.

What is Joseph Bales's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Bales enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Bales is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Bales's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Bales reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Fairfield Hospital District (Buffalo, TX), Cahrmc, LLC (Wallis, TX), Liberty County Hospital District No 1 (Liberty, TX) and Acs Primary Care Physicians Southwest, PA (Gainesville, TX). 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 Joseph Bales's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Bales accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Joseph Bales 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 Joseph Bales affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Bales is affiliated with Freestone Medical Center, Rice Medical Center and Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Bales was last updated on December 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.