Quick answers
- Does David R. Bass accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David R. Bass accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David R. Bass see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 177 services for David R. Bass. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David R. Bass's NPI number?
- 1083674691. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David R. Bass, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 177 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)30 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)18 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where David R. Bass is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 601 S Main StKeller, TX 76248 (817) 741‑4347
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David R. Bass as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC608 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Keller
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Keller, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083674691 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians