Thomas Bates, PA
NPI 1629675988 · Physician Assistant · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Bates, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1629675988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629675988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 91308 (MT)
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 tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
441 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 145 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 140 | $76 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 56 | $2 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 24 | $24 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 22 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 46 | 46 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 28 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 19 | 19 |
| Ofloxacin | 18 | 18 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 15 | 13 |
| Azithromycin | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-10-08
- Last updated
- 2020-12-10
- Certified
- 2020-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Bates's NPI number?
- Thomas Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629675988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Bates's specialty?
- Thomas Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thomas Bates located?
- Thomas Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1027 N 27th St, Billings, MT 59101-0711.
- What is Thomas Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Bates is (406) 237-5110.
- Does Thomas Bates accept Medicare?
- Thomas Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Bates's NPI (1629675988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.