Dr Patricia B Gates, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Coos Bay, OR

Dr Patricia B Gates, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Coos Bay, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Coos Bay Vision Center, Inc and her current practice location is 986 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 267-4224.

Dr Patricia B Gates is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 1992ATI) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255317665.

Contact Information

Dr Patricia B Gates, OD
986 Central Ave,
Coos Bay, OR 97420-1736
(541) 267-4224
(541) 269-7357

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Patricia B Gates
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location986 Central Ave, Coos Bay, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Patricia B Gates graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255317665
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315082468
  • Enrollment ID: I20100301000867

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patricia B Gates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255317665NPI-NPPES
015359MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1992ATI (Oregon)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary
152WX0102XOptometrist - Occupational Vision 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary
152WP0200XOptometrist - Pediatrics 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary
152WS0006XOptometrist - Sports Vision 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 1992ATI (Oregon)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coos Bay Vision Center, Inc66088488742

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 Patricia B Gates allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameCoos Bay Vision Center, Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851573323
PECOS PAC ID: 6608848874
Enrollment ID: O20040809000641

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 Patricia B Gates 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 Patricia B Gates, OD
Po Box 329,
Coos Bay, OR 97420-0034

Ph: (541) 267-4224
Dr Patricia B Gates, OD
986 Central Ave,
Coos Bay, OR 97420-1736

Ph: (541) 267-4224

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Coos Bay Vision Center, Inc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 986 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: 541-267-4224    Fax: 541-269-7357

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