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Neurosurgery

James Bales, MD

Works at hospitals in Anchorage, AK · Fairbanks, AK · Alaska

Summary

James Bales, MD (Neurosurgery) is listed by Medicare at 3 hospitals in Anchorage, AK and Fairbanks, AK. NPI 1386910578. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James Bales, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

NeurosurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
15Years since medical school (graduated 2011)
MaleGender (as listed)
Select Physical Therapy Holdings IncGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does James Bales work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists James Bales at 3 hospitals: Alaska Regional Hospital, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital and Providence Alaska Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does James Bales see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Eagle River, AK, Wasilla, AK and Anchorage, AK. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is James Bales's specialty?
Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
Does James Bales accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Bales accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does James Bales offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says James Bales offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for James Bales?
(907) 694-8085, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is James Bales's NPI number?
1386910578. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where James Bales works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Bales at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where James Bales is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James Bales as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
  • Anchorage Neurosurgical Associates Inc13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Eagle River

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Eagle River, AK — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2011
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386910578
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians