JOSHUA B. BALES M.D. – NPI #1639327364
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

JOSHUA BALES is an orthopaedic surgeon located in RICHLAND, WA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639327364 to JOSHUA BALES on September 06, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Apr 15, 2021. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSHUA BALES below.

NPI Profile for
JOSHUA B. BALES

NPI Number
1639327364
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOSHUA B. BALES
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
845 SWIFT BLVD
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 946-1654 Fax: (509) 943-5652
1 Other location(s):
1351 Fowler St
Richland, WA 99352-4714
Phone: (509) 946-1654
Fax: (509) 943-5652
Mailing address
560 GAGE BLVD
SUITE 203
RICHLAND, WA 99352
Phone: (509) 942-3627 Fax: (509) 942-2268
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 15, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for JOSHUA BALES

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWA1639327364
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CA A102201

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1351 FOWLER ST,
RICHLAND, WA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2006
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOSHUA BALES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      888 SWIFT BLVD
      RICHLAND, WA 99352
    • PROSSER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      723 MEMORIAL STREET
      PROSSER, WA 99350

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