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DR. MICHAEL JAMES MD
NPI 1912650185
Orthopaedic Surgery in Salem, OR

Active since January 28, 2022PECOS Enrolled
5125 SKYLINE RD S, SALEM, OR 97306(800) 813-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2026, Apr 13, 2022, Jan 28, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Michael James Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL JAMES MD (NPI 1912650185) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Salem, Oregon, licensed in Washington (MD.MD.61471476) and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salem Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912650185
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL JAMESCredential: MD
Location Address5125 SKYLINE RD SSalem, OR 97306-9413
Mailing Address500 Ne Multnomah St Ste 100Portland, OR 97232-2099 · (800) 813-2000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1912650185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD.MD.61471476✔ Licensed in OR · MD217626
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
5125 SKYLINE RD S, Salem, OR 97306

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

Dr. Michael James Md 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 ID5193179315
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230921002754
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 Michael James reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Skilled Nursing Facility
3445 BOONE RD SE
Salem, OR 97317
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Washington enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest
  • Also billed through NPI 1871848457 (Washington)
  • 3,207 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Salem Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, OR
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380051
Location890 Oak Street, SESalem, OR 97301 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97306 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

Urology
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Optometrist
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Social Worker (Clinical)
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Pediatrics
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306
Internal Medicine
5125 SKYLINE RD S
SALEM, OR 97306

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 Michael James's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael James is 1912650185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2022.

Where is Michael James located?

Michael James practices at 5125 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR 97306. The listed phone number is (800) 813-2000.

What is Michael James's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Michael James enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael James 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 Michael James's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael James reassigns Medicare benefits to South Salem Rehabilitation, LLC (Salem, OR). 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 Michael James's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael James affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael James is affiliated with Salem Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael James was last updated on October 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 days 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.