DR. JAMES J BLEICHER JR. M.D.
NPI 1740282904
Hospitalist in Muskegon, MI

Q: What is James Bleicher's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bleicher is 1740282904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2005.

Q: What is James Bleicher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bleicher was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since June 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1500 E SHERMAN BLVD, MUSKEGON, MI 49444(231) 672-3883(231) 672-3973 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2025, Dec 21, 2022, Sep 30, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. James J Bleicher Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES J BLEICHER JR. M.D. (NPI 1740282904) is an individual hospitalist provider in Muskegon, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301059385) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Grand Haven.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740282904

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES J BLEICHER JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address1500 E SHERMAN BLVDMuskegon, MI 49444-1849

Mailing Address1560 E Sherman Blvd Ste 240Muskegon, MI 49444-1854 · (231) 672-3883 · Fax (231) 672-3973

Phone(231) 672-3883

Fax(231) 672-3973

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1992

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1740282904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301059385

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301059385 (MI)

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11309 Sheldon RdGrand Haven, MI 49417-2404 · Phone (616) 842-3600

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3145039MI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company, Priority Health.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James J Bleicher Jr. M.d. 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 ID8325940323

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050329001101

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

565 services421 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

102 services57 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

74 services71 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

63 services59 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

46 services44 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

37 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Muskegon, MI

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230066

Location1500 E Sherman BlvdMuskegon, MI 49441 · Muskegon County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Haven, MI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number230174

Location1309 Sheldon RdGrand Haven, MI 49417 · Ottawa County

Emergency services

Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus

Critical Access Hospitals · Shelby, MI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number231320

Location72 South State StreetShelby, MI 49455 · Oceana County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49444 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

$126.15 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

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.

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