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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BATES
Christopher Michael Bates, MD is a healthcare provider in Laguna Beach, WA specialising in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Christopher trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2013. Christopher is also listed as specialising in plastic & reconstructive surgery.
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What is Dr. Bates's specialty?
Dr. Bates is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Laguna Beach, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bates?
Dr. Bates is listed at 31852 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 401, Laguna Beach, WA 92651. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Bates?
The number on file is (949) 499-2800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Bates's NPI number?
Dr. Bates's National Provider Identifier is 1730524596. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Bates's medical education?
Dr. Bates attended Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bates been practising?
Dr. Bates has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bates known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bates the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (949) 499-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
31852 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 401
Laguna Beach, WA 92651
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
14 services · 12 patients · 1 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Trained at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 4
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Class of 2013 at Jc Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University 8
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