Physician Profile
Douglas J. Bates, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bates
Douglas J. Bates, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in San Diego, CA. Douglas is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Douglas cared for 323 Medicare patients across 5,628 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, and ct scan head or brain without contrast.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 454-4235
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10150 SORRENTO VALLEY RD SUITE 320
San Diego, CA 92121
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,628 services · 323 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
50 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
36 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
34 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
22 |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
17 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
15 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
15 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
15 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
14 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ct scan head or brain without contrast 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Douglas J. Bates's specialty?
Douglas J. Bates is a radiologist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Douglas J. Bates?
Douglas J. Bates is listed at 10150 Sorrento Valley Rd Suite 320, San Diego, CA 92121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Douglas J. Bates?
The number on file is (858) 454-4235. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Douglas J. Bates's NPI number?
Douglas J. Bates's National Provider Identifier is 1972554996. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Douglas J. Bates been practicing?
Douglas J. Bates has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Douglas J. Bates known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Douglas J. Bates performs imaging including ct scan head or brain without contrast and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Douglas J. Bates confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Douglas J. Bates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.