Nathan Bates
NPI 1720508963 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Billings, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Bates is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Billings, MT (NPI 1720508963).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720508963
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207QH0002XLicense MED-PHYS-LIC-92087 (MT)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
423 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Prolonged Hospital Inpatient Or Observation Care Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Total Time for the Primary Service (when the Primary Service Has Been Selected Using Time on the Date of the Primary Service); Each Additional 15 Minutes By ThG0316 | 126 | $29 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 116 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 56 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 51 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 13 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 25 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 across 2 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)
- 815 Main St Ste aPeoria, IL 61602-1080Phone: (309) 672-4977
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-20
- Last updated
- 2024-11-14
- Certified
- 2024-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Bates's NPI number?
- Nathan Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720508963, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Bates's specialty?
- Nathan Bates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Bates located?
- Nathan Bates's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101-0905.
- What is Nathan Bates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Bates is (406) 238-2500.
- Does Nathan Bates accept Medicare?
- Nathan Bates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Bates's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Bates's NPI (1720508963) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.