Michael Bates, MD
NPI 1366676454 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Bates, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1366676454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366676454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 156758 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
847 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 | 189 | $123 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 114 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 106 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 60 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 146 | 88 |
| Methylprednisolone | 74 | 70 |
| Amoxicillin | 61 | 43 |
| Mupirocin | 57 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 34 | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 32 | 17 |
| Celecoxib | 24 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$748 across 8 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
- 2009-05-05
- Last updated
- 2018-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Bates's NPI number?
- Michael Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366676454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Bates's specialty?
- Michael Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Bates located?
- Michael Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is Orthocarolina, Charlotte, NC 28262-2826.
- What is Michael Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Bates is (704) 323-2000.
- Does Michael Bates accept Medicare?
- Michael Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Bates's NPI (1366676454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.