James Bares, M.D.
NPI 1497976047 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Grand Rapids, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Bares, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Grand Rapids, MI (NPI 1497976047).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497976047
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301083627 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,388 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 300 | $38 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 204 | $78 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 203 | $75 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 123 | $45 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 104 | $67 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 99 | $103 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-01
- Last updated
- 2013-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Bares's NPI number?
- James Bares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497976047, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Bares's specialty?
- James Bares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Bares located?
- James Bares's practice location on file with NPPES is 3264 N Evergreen Dr Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9746.
- What is James Bares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Bares is (616) 363-7339.
- Does James Bares accept Medicare?
- James Bares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Bares's NPI active?
- Yes — James Bares's NPI (1497976047) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.