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DR. JAMES FRANKLIN FAIR III M.D.
NPI 1881984326
Emergency Medicine in Bozeman, MT

Active since April 18, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
915 HIGHLAND BLVD, BOZEMAN, MT 59715(406) 414-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2025, Dec 26, 2024, Oct 5, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. James Franklin Fair Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES FRANKLIN FAIR III M.D. (NPI 1881984326) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Bozeman, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-111477) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881984326
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES FRANKLIN FAIR IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address915 HIGHLAND BLVDBozeman, MT 59715-6902
Mailing Address915 Highland BlvdBozeman, MT 59715-6902
Phone(406) 414-5000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 18, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1881984326 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-111477✔ Licensed in UT · 8436539-1205
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.
915 HIGHLAND BLVD, Bozeman, MT 59715
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 150 N Medical DrSalt Lake City, UT 84132-0001 · Phone (801) 581-2730
Location 2334 Town Center AveBozeman, MT 59715 · Phone (406) 414-5000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana.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 Franklin Fair Iii 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 ID7911139746
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220726001461
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Fair reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital
Same address
Emergency Medicine
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
Bozeman, MT 59715
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437529112 (406) 414-5000
Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center, LLC
31 mi
Critical Access
334 TOWN CENTER AVENUE
Big Sky, MT 59716
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1740659952 (Montana)
  • 49 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588141048 (406) 995-6995
University Of Utah Adult Services
327 mi
Dermatology
165 N. UNIVERSITY AVE. FARMINGTON
Farmington, UT 84025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Utah enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649724139 (801) 213-3200

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 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.
144 services136 patients
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 services131 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.
40 services39 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.
25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bozeman, MT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270057
Location915 Highland Blvd Suite 3310Bozeman, MT 59715 · Gallatin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59715 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
$87.97 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.16 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

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.

80.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality88.76
Promoting Interoperability87
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.08

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. CHRISTOFFER AARON SPOJA D.O.
Internal Medicine
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 414-5000
DR. TORY BETH KATZ MD
Hospitalist
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (405) 551-5050
BOZEMAN HEALTH DEACONESS HOSPITAL
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 414-5000
LAINE MICHELLE LOBERG PHARM.D
Pharmacist
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 585-1050
MRS. PAMELA JEAN MARCELLA PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 585-1002
MARY D O'ROURKE MD
Internal Medicine
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 414-5000
ERIC SCRANTON PA-C
Physician Assistant
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 585-5000
DR. R JAMES MAJXNER MD
Emergency Medicine
915 HIGHLAND BLVD
BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Gallatin County (406) 585-5000

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 Fair's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Fair is 1881984326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 18, 2011.

Where is James Fair located?

James Fair practices at 915 Highland Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59715. The listed phone number is (406) 414-5000.

What is James Fair's specialty?

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

Is James Fair enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Fair 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 Fair's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Fair reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital (Bozeman, MT), Bozeman Health Big Sky Medical Center, LLC (Big Sky, MT) and University Of Utah Adult Services (Farmington, UT). 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 Fair's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Fair accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana list James Fair 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 Fair affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Fair is affiliated with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Fair was last updated on April 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.