Brian Bates, M.D.
NPI 1558317446 · Surgery Physician · Niles, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Bates, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Niles, MI (NPI 1558317446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558317446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M001208 (GU)
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
20 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
132 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 50 | $55 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 28 | $158 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $86 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 13 | $109 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 11 | $255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 104 | 102 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 70 | 22 |
| Sucralfate | 50 | 17 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 49 | 46 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 44 | 43 |
| Famotidine | 28 | — |
| Omeprazole | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2014-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Bates's NPI number?
- Brian Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558317446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Bates's specialty?
- Brian Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Bates located?
- Brian Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 42 N Saint Joseph Ave, Niles, MI 49120-2203.
- What is Brian Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Bates is (269) 684-6696.
- Does Brian Bates accept Medicare?
- Brian Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Bates's NPI (1558317446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.