Dr Jim D Bates, DO - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Bullhead City, AZ

Dr Jim D Bates, DO is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Bullhead City, Arizona. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Bullhead City Clinic Corp and his current practice location is 1378 Pioneer Trl, Bullhead City, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (928) 234-4321.

Dr Jim D Bates is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 1897) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1275572992.

Contact Information

Dr Jim D Bates, DO
1378 Pioneer Trl,
Bullhead City, AZ 86429-1112
(928) 234-4321
(928) 404-2150

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Jim D Bates
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience53 Years
Location1378 Pioneer Trl, Bullhead City, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Jim D Bates attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275572992
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/19/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961483375
  • Enrollment ID: I20040602000088

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Jim D Bates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275572992NPI-NPPES
227571MedicaidAZ
834640OtherAZBCBS
330005009OtherAZMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 1897 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Western Arizona Regional Medical CenterBullhead city, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Bullhead City Clinic Corp105231757528

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Jim D Bates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameDesert Run Podiatry Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386795771
PECOS PAC ID: 1951384627
Enrollment ID: O20040611001376
Entity NameBullhead City Clinic Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1962429878
PECOS PAC ID: 1052317575
Enrollment ID: O20061005000614

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Jim D Bates is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Jim D Bates, DO
2744 Silvercreek Rd,
Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7913

Ph: (928) 704-7166
Dr Jim D Bates, DO
1378 Pioneer Trl,
Bullhead City, AZ 86429-1112

Ph: (928) 234-4321

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Bullhead City, AZ


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