Physician Profile
Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gates
Based in Highland Heights, KY, Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Nicholas graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1992. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery and orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 847 services to 612 patients.
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
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (859) 301-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2626 ALEXANDRIA PIKE STE 100
Highland Heights, KY 41076
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
847 services · 612 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
28 |
| Fusion of big toe at joint with foot | Procedure | 28750 |
12 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
208 |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
112 |
| X-ray of ankle, 2 views | Imaging | 73600 |
37 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
20 |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
13 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
74 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
152 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
138 |
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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Gates?
Dr. Gates is an orthopedic surgeon in Highland Heights, KY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gates's address?
Dr. Gates is listed at 2626 ALEXANDRIA PIKE STE 100, Highland Heights, KY 41076. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gates?
The number on file is (859) 301-2663. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gates?
Dr. Gates's National Provider Identifier is 1164424313. 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 Dr. Gates train?
Dr. Gates attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gates have?
Dr. Gates has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Gates perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gates performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and fusion of big toe at joint with foot; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Gates's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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