Physician Profile
Margaret Bates, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bates
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Margaret Bates, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Margaret graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1977. Medicare claims data shows Margaret provided 79 services to 73 patients. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (213) 977-4190
- Email not available
Practice Locations
637 LUCAS AVE SUITE 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
- Uterine fibroids
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
79 services · 73 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
44 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
23 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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 OB-GYNs at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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
Other OB-GYNs in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Margaret Bates specialize in?
Margaret Bates is an OB-GYN in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Margaret Bates located?
Margaret Bates is listed at 637 Lucas Ave Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Margaret Bates's phone number?
The number on file is (213) 977-4190. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Margaret Bates?
Margaret Bates's National Provider Identifier is 1407956527. 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
Where did Margaret Bates train?
Margaret Bates attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Margaret Bates have?
Margaret Bates has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Margaret Bates do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Margaret 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.
Medicare claims
Is Margaret Bates's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Margaret Bates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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