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- 3980A Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226
About Dr. Bates
Vernice Bates, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Amherst, NY specializing in neurology. Vernice trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1973. Vernice is also listed as specializing in nuclear medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Vernice cared for 1,591 Medicare patients across 3,556 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadobenate dimeglumine (multihance multipack), per ml, platelet aggregation function test, and management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1801958202.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (716) 250-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3980A SHERIDAN DR
Amherst, NY 14226
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology 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
Brain & memory
Specialized neurologic care
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
Brain tumors
Head & Facial Pain
Memory & Cognitive
Movement Disorders
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
Spine and nerve
Procedures & services
Consultation and testing
- Comprehensive neurologic examination
- Inpatient video EEG monitoring
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Device and advanced subspecialty
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Geriatric care
Office procedures
- Botulinum toxin injections for chronic migraine
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or spasticity
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Pain & wellness
Treatment management
- Epilepsy medication management
- Migraine preventive treatment
- Multiple sclerosis disease-modifying treatment
Most searched procedures
Consultations & Exams
Consultations and exams
Device management
Infusion and medical therapies
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
Neuromodulation
Trauma & Injury
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,556 services · 1,591 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
161 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
171 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
63 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast | Imaging | 70544 |
53 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
42 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of neck before and after contrast | Imaging | 70549 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
23 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Mri scan of blood vessels of head before and after contrast | Imaging | 70546 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
150 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96413 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
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 neurologists at this location 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other neurologists in Amherst 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Vernice Bates's specialty?
Vernice Bates is a neurologist in Amherst, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Vernice Bates?
Vernice Bates is listed at 3980A Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Vernice Bates?
The number on file is (716) 250-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Vernice Bates's NPI number?
Vernice Bates's National Provider Identifier is 1801958202. 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 Vernice Bates's education?
Vernice Bates attended University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Vernice Bates been practicing?
Vernice Bates has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Vernice Bates known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Vernice Bates performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as mri scan of brain without contrast and mri scan of brain before and after contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Vernice Bates confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Vernice Bates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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