Quick answers
- Does James A. Bentley Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James A. Bentley Jr. 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 A. Bentley Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 209 Original Medicare patients and 816 services for James A. Bentley Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James A. Bentley Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1902894199. 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 A. Bentley Jr., 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 | 209 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 816 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)229 services
- Measurement of corneal pressure (92145)214 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)203 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)96 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)21 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where James A. Bentley Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5421 La Sierra DrDallas, TX 75231 (214) 361‑1443
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James A. Bentley Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ecsc II PA2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ecsc II PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1969 (57 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902894199 |
| 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