John Bates, MD
NPI 1154555647 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Bates, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1154555647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154555647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
385 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 103 | $13 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 93 | $41 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels00560 | 35 | $449 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 32 | $297 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 20 | $99 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 20 | $3 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$315 across 2 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
- 2009-05-12
- Last updated
- 2014-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Bates's NPI number?
- John Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154555647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Bates's specialty?
- John Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Bates located?
- John Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 45 Ne Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78216-5832.
- What is John Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Bates is (210) 375-7790.
- Does John Bates accept Medicare?
- John Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — John Bates's NPI (1154555647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.