Quick answers
- Does Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell 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 Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 54 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell's NPI number?
- 1699915355. 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 Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell, 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 253 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)115 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)45 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)26 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)69%
- Anxiety56%
- Depression50%
- Arthritis46%
- High cholesterol44%
Practice locations
Addresses where Asher J. Bar-Nes Caldwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 818 NW 17th AvePortland, OR 97209 (503) 919‑4129
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699915355 |
| 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