Dr Brian Elbert Bates, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Niles, MI

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Dr Brian Elbert Bates, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Niles, Michigan. He went to Loma Linda University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lakeland Medical Practices and his current practice location is 42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite 101, Niles, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (269) 684-6696.

Dr Brian Elbert Bates is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301407413) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1558317446.

Contact Information

Dr Brian Elbert Bates, MD
42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite 101,
Niles, MI 49120-2203
(269) 684-6696
(269) 684-5286

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Brian Elbert Bates
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience38 Years
Location42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian Elbert Bates attended and graduated from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558317446
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/05/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133020167
  • Enrollment ID: I20131003000595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian Elbert Bates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558317446NPI-NPPES
1558317446MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery M001208 (Guam)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 4301407413 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lakeland HomecareBenton harbor, MIHome health agency
Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt joseph, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lakeland Medical Practices1658427042274

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. Dr Brian Elbert Bates allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLakeland Community Hospital Watervliet
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023114741
PECOS PAC ID: 7416942750
Enrollment ID: O20040416000984
Entity NameLakeland Medical Practices
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538397120
PECOS PAC ID: 1658427042
Enrollment ID: O20090928000216

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. Dr Brian Elbert 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
Dr Brian Elbert Bates, MD
Po Box 708,
Saint Joseph, MI 49085-0708

Ph: (269) 428-5007		Dr Brian Elbert Bates, MD
42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite 101,
Niles, MI 49120-2203

Ph: (269) 684-6696

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Surgery Doctors in Niles, MI

Dr. Jill L Gorsuch, DO, MPH
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite 100, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-684-6696    Fax: 269-684-5286
Dr. Florentino Arpon Aquino, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 24 N Saint Joseph Ave, Suite C-2, Niles, MI 49120
Phone: 269-683-0330    Fax: 269-684-0400

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