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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1821092412 M.D.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Meridian, Idaho.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 15,336 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36.86
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Bates, M.D. filed 1,360 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Meridian, Idaho, prescribing 89% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $36.86
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
James Bates, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,360 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
James Bates, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about James Bates, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,360 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Idaho
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
James Bates, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2690 S EAGLE RD STE 150, Meridian, ID, 83642, with a listed phone of (208) 401-1000. NPI 1821092412 was issued on 06/10/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,360 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $157K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.2%.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,336 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821092412 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/10/2005 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for James Bates, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$37
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
James Bates, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,360 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,360
Total Claims
$157K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,421
- Total Day Supply
- 38,505
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $99K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $58K
- Opioid Claims
- 751 (55.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.57
- Gender Split
- 67% female / 33% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 40, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Bates, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
279 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate Er
119 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 103
Tizanidine Hcl
103 claims
- Gabapentin 89
Gabapentin
89 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 89
Oxycodone Hcl
89 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 80
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
80 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 44
Tramadol Hcl
44 claims
- Pregabalin 42
Pregabalin
42 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 279 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 119 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 103 |
| Gabapentin | 89 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 89 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 80 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 44 |
| Pregabalin | 42 |
| Oxycontin Oxycodone Hcl | 41 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 40 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How James Bates, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,336
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
James Bates, M.D.'s 1,360 claims are above the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Idaho
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bates.
Dr. Donald Adams
MD
Meridian, ID
Dr. Mikayla Adams
PTA
Post Falls, ID
Dr. Edward Anton
MD
Boise, ID
Dr. Gregory Barker
DPT
Ashton, ID
Dr. Margaret Beckwith
MD
Meridian, ID
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Idaho medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Bates, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
James Bates, M.D. specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Meridian, Idaho. Credentials: M.D..
How much does James Bates, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Bates, M.D. wrote 1,360 Medicare Part D claims totaling $157K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is James Bates, M.D. located? ▼
James Bates, M.D. is located at 2690 S EAGLE RD STE 150, Meridian, ID, 83642. Phone: (208) 401-1000.
What is James Bates, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
James Bates, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821092412, issued on 06/10/2005.
Does James Bates, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Bates, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $99K in brand drug costs.
Does James Bates, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Bates, M.D. had 751 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 55.2%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,336 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does James Bates, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Bates, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Morphine Sulfate Er, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Bates, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
James Bates, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,360 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Bates, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
James Bates, M.D.'s NPI is 1821092412 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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