Quick answers
- Does James L. Blaine accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James L. Blaine 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 James L. Blaine see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 416 Original Medicare patients and 83,600 services for James L. Blaine. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James L. Blaine's NPI number?
- 1801963459. 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 James L. Blaine, 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 | 416 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 83,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)32,396 services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)17,600 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)16,000 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)6,350 services
- Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (J1745)1,050 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).
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol59%
- Osteoporosis45%
- Diabetes28%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where James L. Blaine works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James L. Blaine at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical CenterIdaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130018
- Mountain View HospitalIdaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130065
- Portneuf Medical CenterPocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130028
Practice locations
Addresses where James L. Blaine is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1448 E Ctr St, Suite EPocatello, ID 83201 (208) 234‑1300
- 352 W Sunnyside RdIdaho Falls, ID 83402 (208) 234‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James L. Blaine as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arthritis Specialty Center, Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Pocatello
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pocatello, ID — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arthritis Specialty Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801963459 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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