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James Harold Bates, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Cleveland, OH · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1316947492

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name James Harold Bates
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 2022 E 105th St, Cleveland, OH, 44106
Phone (216) 444-2020
Enumeration date Jul 29, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Aug 12, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 54532 (OH) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
0735619 Medicaid OH -
P0880282 Other OH RAILROAD MEDICARE

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What is the NPI number for James Bates?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for James Bates is 1316947492, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does James Bates practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Cleveland, OH. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-08-12.