William Bates, MD
NPI 1508975533 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Bates, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1508975533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508975533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022389 (GA)
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
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
662 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 256 | $81 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74174 | 163 | $98 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 76 | $51 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 55 | $81 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 31 | $48 |
| Ct Scan of Abdominal Aorta and Both Leg Arteries With Contrast75635 | 28 | $107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$482 across 27 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
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2023-11-22
- Certified
- 2023-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Bates's NPI number?
- William Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508975533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Bates's specialty?
- William Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Bates located?
- William Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-0004.
- What is William Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Bates is (706) 721-9729.
- Does William Bates accept Medicare?
- William Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — William Bates's NPI (1508975533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.