DR. JAMES ROBERT SMITH M.D.
NPI 1770529455
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Kalamazoo, MI
About Dr. James Robert Smith M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES ROBERT SMITH M.D. (NPI 1770529455) is an individual hand surgery provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301039031) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Other Identifiers 6
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. James Robert Smith 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show James Smith reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group
Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 557 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MIBronson Battle Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Battle Creek, MIBronson South Haven Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · South Haven, MIBronson Lakeview Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Paw Paw, MIPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49007 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
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.
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007
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 Smith's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Smith is 1770529455. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2006.
Where is James Smith located?
James Smith practices at 601 John St Suite M-230, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The listed phone number is (269) 349-8601.
What is James Smith's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.
Is James Smith enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. James Smith 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 organizations bill Medicare for James Smith's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Smith reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bronson Methodist Hospital (Kalamazoo, MI) and Bronson Battle Creek Hospital (Battle Creek, MI). 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 James Smith's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does James Smith accept?
Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list James Smith 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 James Smith affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, James Smith is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Smith was last updated on November 27, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dr. James Robert Smith, M.D. · NPI 1770529455
Hand Surgery physician in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 21, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1770529455 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 21, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery · taxonomy 207XS0106X
- **State license:** 4301039031 (Michigan)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 601 JOHN ST, SUITE M-230, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
- **Phone:** (269) 349-8601 · **Fax:** (269) 349-6446
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Bronson Methodist Hospital (NPI 1417961137, Kalamazoo, MI); Bronson Battle Creek Hospital (NPI 1093119638, Battle Creek, MI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Indiana University School Of Medicine, class of 1975
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 27, 2023
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 2999235-10 (MI); Other 109248; Medicaid 1770529455 (MI); and 3 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1770529455) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.