Physician Profile
Douglas H. Gates, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gates
Douglas H. Gates, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sylva, NC specializing in orthopedic surgery. Douglas trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. Douglas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Douglas provided 1,479 services to 969 patients.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 586-5531
- Email not available
Practice Locations
80 HEALTHCARE DR SUITE 203
Sylva, NC 28779
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,479 services · 969 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
161 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
36 |
| Release and/or relocation of hand nerve | Procedure | 64721 |
30 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
28 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
17 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
17 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
103 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
59 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
51 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
41 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Douglas H. Gates's specialty?
Douglas H. Gates is an orthopedic surgeon in Sylva, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Douglas H. Gates?
Douglas H. Gates is listed at 80 Healthcare Dr Suite 203, Sylva, NC 28779. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Douglas H. Gates?
The number on file is (828) 586-5531. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Douglas H. Gates?
Douglas H. Gates's National Provider Identifier is 1821217167. 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
What is Douglas H. Gates's education?
Douglas H. Gates attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Douglas H. Gates have?
Douglas H. Gates has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Douglas H. Gates known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Douglas H. Gates performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, incision of tendon covering of finger and release and/or relocation of hand nerve; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Douglas H. Gates's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Douglas H. Gates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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