Paul Bates, PA-C
NPI 1518021518 · Medical Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Bates, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1518021518).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518021518
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1081 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
825 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 | 392 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 371 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 30 | $87 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$129 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 172 | 56 |
| Clonazepam | 108 | 22 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 88 | 17 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 79 | 26 |
| Modafinil | 72 | 16 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 59 | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,017 across 97 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 725 Glenwood Dr Ste E680Chattanooga, TN 37404-1176Phone: (423) 495-7378Fax: (423) 495-4425
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-21
- Last updated
- 2025-03-18
- Certified
- 2025-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Bates's NPI number?
- Paul Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518021518, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Bates's specialty?
- Paul Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Paul Bates located?
- Paul Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 513 Dodds Ave Ste 103, Chattanooga, TN 37404-3909.
- What is Paul Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Bates is (423) 698-3423.
- Does Paul Bates accept Medicare?
- Paul Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Bates's NPI (1518021518) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.