Thomas Bates, MD
NPI 1073612842 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Morehead City, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Bates, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Morehead City, NC (NPI 1073612842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073612842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9600117 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,702 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 471 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 454 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 328 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 257 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 206 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 146 | $33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 219 | 77 |
| Meloxicam | 185 | 64 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 70 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 62 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 26 |
| Methocarbamol | 34 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 32 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$315 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-21
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Bates's NPI number?
- Thomas Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073612842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Bates's specialty?
- Thomas Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Bates located?
- Thomas Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 3714 Guardian Ave Ste E, Morehead City, NC 28557-4322.
- What is Thomas Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Bates is (252) 247-2101.
- Does Thomas Bates accept Medicare?
- Thomas Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Bates's NPI (1073612842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.