Dr. James H. Bates
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 37 years
- Graduated from: Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1984
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1316947492
Dr. James H. Bates MD
Ophthalmologist
He is located at 2022 East 105th Street in Cleveland, OH 44106. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), Dry Eyes, Encephalopathy, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Tourette Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316947492. Appointment can be made via the phone number (216) 444-2020. He is affiliated with 3 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. James Harold Bates, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. James H. Bates.
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Aphasia
- Astigmatism
- Autism
- Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
- Blepharitis
- Blindness
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Damage
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Cataracts
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Chalazion
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)
- Claudication
- Cluster Headaches
- Color Blindness
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Concussion
- Corneal Disease
- Corneal Ulcer
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD)
- Crossed Eyes
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Dementia
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Double Vision
- Dry Eyes
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Early Onset Alzheimers
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Epilepsy
- Esotropia
- Exotropia
- Eye Floaters
- Eye Strain
- Face Blindness
- Fainting
- Farsightedness
- Febrile Seizure
- Glaucoma
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Herniated Disc
- Herpes of the Eye
- Huntington's Disease (HD)
- Hypertropia
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- LASIK
- Lazy Eye
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Macular Degeneration
- Mad Cow Disease
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Migraine
- Motion Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Nearsightedness
- Nerve Damage
- Neuropathic Pain
- Oculomotor Dysfunction
- Optic Neuritis
- PANDAS
- Paralysis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Pink Eye
- Polio
- Presbyopia
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
- Sciatica
- Scleritis
- Seizures
- Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)
- Stroke
- Sty
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tension Headache
- Tics
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)
- Tunnel Vision
- Usher Syndrome
- Uveitis
- Vertigo
- Vestibular Testing
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. James H. Bates
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. James H. Bates as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
CareSource
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 21 plans from CareSource
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. James H. Bates is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. James H. Bates is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology (also registered under: Practitioner - Neurology) .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- AKRON, OH, 44304-1420
Bills through: The Metrohealth System
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Sep 29, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Alimera Sciences | $13 |
| Baxalta | $12 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $26 |
Studies
NORTHEASTERN OHIO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1984Additional Specialities
- Neurologist
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. James Harold Bates treat?
Dr. James Harold Bates provides treatment for Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT), Dry Eyes, Encephalopathy, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Tourette Syndrome. For the full list see this list.
Has Dr. James Harold Bates affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. James Harold Bates is affiliated with SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM.
Where can you meet with Dr. James Harold Bates?
Dr. James Harold Bates's office is located at 2022 East 105th Street in Cleveland, OH 44106.
Does Dr. James Harold Bates accept patients with CareSource?
Yes, Dr. James Harold Bates is listed in-network for CareSource through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Does Dr. James Harold Bates have affiliation with practices?
Dr. James Harold Bates is affiliated with Summa Health System. For the full list of practices see this list.