Stephen J Bates, MD - Medicare Obstetrics & Gynecology in Palestine, TX

Stephen J Bates, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Palestine, Texas. His current practice location is 115 Medical Dr, Palestine, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 723-8554.

Stephen J Bates is licensed to practice in Texas (license number F3738) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1114919271.

Contact Information

Stephen J Bates, MD
115 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4781
(903) 723-8554
(903) 723-2054

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen J Bates
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics & Gynecology
Location115 Medical Dr, Palestine, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114919271
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/06/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2961532304
  • Enrollment ID: I20100611000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen J Bates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114919271NPI-NPPES
131709104MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology F3738 (Texas)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Stephen J Bates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTexas Specialty Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558521179
PECOS PAC ID: 6305901927
Enrollment ID: O20090216000230

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen J Bates is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen J Bates, MD
115 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4781

Ph: (903) 723-8554
Stephen J Bates, MD
115 Medical Dr,
Palestine, TX 75801-4781

Ph: (903) 723-8554

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Robert G Blackwell, M.D.
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Phone: 903-723-8554    Fax: 903-723-2054

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