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MR. JAMES LEE BAYLESS PA-C
NPI 1942926894
Physician Assistant in Decatur, AL

Active since October 12, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1, DECATUR, AL 35601(256) 265-5864(256) 265-5865 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2026, Feb 2, 2026, May 16, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mr. James Lee Bayless Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. JAMES LEE BAYLESS PA-C (NPI 1942926894) is an individual physician assistant in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (2613) and active in the NPI registry since October 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Madison.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942926894
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. JAMES LEE BAYLESSCredential: PA-C
Location Address1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1Decatur, AL 35601-4340
Mailing AddressPo Box 21007Huntsville, AL 35813-5007 · (256) 265-5864
Phone(256) 265-5864
Fax(256) 265-5865
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1942926894 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 2613
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1, Decatur, AL 35601
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18371 Highway 72 W Ste 204Madison, AL 35758-9505 · Phone (256) 265-5464 · Fax (256) 265-5865

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Mr. James Lee Bayless Pa-c 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 ID5294109088
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260408004100
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
125 services105 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
36 services33 patients
Test for exercise-induced lung stress 94618
An exercise-induced lung stress test assesses how your lungs respond to physical activity. During the test, you'll exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike while your heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels are monitored. This helps identify any abnormal lung responses to exercise.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35601 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 2

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

MRS. ALLISON BRETT HETRICK FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1
DECATUR, AL 35601
Morgan County (256) 686-1371
KATIE ANN HOLT CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1201 SOMERVILLE RD SE STE 1
DECATUR, AL 35601
Morgan County (256) 686-1371

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 Bayless's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Bayless is 1942926894. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2022.

Where is James Bayless located?

James Bayless practices at 1201 Somerville Rd SE Ste 1, Decatur, AL 35601. The listed phone number is (256) 265-5864.

What is James Bayless's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is James Bayless enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Bayless 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.

What insurance does James Bayless accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and UnitedHealthcare list James Bayless 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 Bayless affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Bayless is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Bayless was last updated on March 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.