Active NPI 1265537740 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

James Finley

Surgery • Bellingham, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

James Finley is a certified Surgery practicing in Bellingham, WA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1996, James Finley delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2901 SQUALICUM PKWY.

James Finley is affiliated with Peacehealth and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2901 Squalicum Pkwy

Bellingham, WA 982251851

Telephone 3607345400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Peacehealth Facility NPI 1689677320

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Washington School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Bellingham, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Bellingham, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

18.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Finley (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Bellingham Specialty Average (27.0 Years) 27.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	16	$223.87	$76.90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$526.09	$169.20
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope	11	11	$2010.33	$581.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	18	$353.00	$127.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	16	16	$187.00	$78.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$352.14	$130.57
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	21	18	$739.00	$216.66
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	18	14	$101.00	$37.10
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	15	$187.00	$70.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	29	28	$351.14	$136.12
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	19	$94.00	$38.33
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	14	$159.41	$71.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	37	24	$102.00	$40.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	36	23	$105.33	$39.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$319.67	$138.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	15	15	$183.87	$73.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	52	39	$116.71	$38.49
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	18	$185.87	$72.38
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	20	$391.20	$201.49
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$319.71	$136.57
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	13	$573.50	$221.90
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	15	15	$178.33	$72.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	17	14	$90.25	$38.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-06-26

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD00042336

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Peacehealth

2901 Sqaulicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 982251851

Phone: 3607889373

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Donald Barnett , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michele Gould , RNFA

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

NPI 1073613964

Lindsay Hill , MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1083344485

Master of Arts, Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Dr. Ruth Berner , MD

Emergency Medicine

NPI 1093752347

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Charles Lambert , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1104711589

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2025

Registered at 2901 SQUALICUM PKWY, BELLINGHAM, WA 982251851 (Tel: 3607345400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2025

Registered at 1917 RUCKER AVE UNIT A, EVERETT, WA 982012215 (Tel: 4259031506)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 26, 2021

Recorded as JAMES FINLEY

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 26, 2021

Surgery (License #MD00042336 in WA)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 06, 2019

Surgery (License #MD00042336 in WA)

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2018

Registered at 1321 COLBY AVE, EVERETT, WA 982011665 (Tel: 4252612000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 3360, PORTLAND, OR 972083360 (Tel: 8667472455)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 27, 2018

Surgery (License #MD00042336 in WA)

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NPI Profile Active December 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2012

Registered at 1330 ROCKEFELLER AVE, EVERETT, WA 982011684 (Tel: 4253395442)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 5127, EVERETT, WA 982065127

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 11, 2012

Recorded as JAMES FINLEY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 11, 2012

Surgery (License #42336 in WV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265537740

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 13, 2006

Last Update: June 26, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1917 Rucker Ave Unit A

Everett, WA 982012215

Phone: 4259031506

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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