2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1821092412 M.D.
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JAMES BATES, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in MERIDIAN, Idaho. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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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)

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

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/10/2005

NPI 1821092412

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,360 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Idaho

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BATES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

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%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 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

2690 S EAGLE RD STE 150
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How JAMES BATES, M.D. fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
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.

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 15,306 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

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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