Dr. Michael John Bates, MD

  • Greenville, NC
  • General surgeon
NPI1932310604PAC ID7911099825
Medicare services, 2024
147
Medicare patients, 2026
94
Part D claims, 2026
38
Publications
34
Hospital affiliations
4
Practice address
2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834
Practice phone
Call (252) 847-4100
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Primary practice

ECU Health Medical Center

Hospital · Greenville, North Carolina

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Dr. Michael John Bates is a general surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina

Dr. Bates practices at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, part of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina.

Dr. Bates' NPI, 1932310604, was assigned on May 24, 2007. Dr. Bates graduated from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. Dr. Bates' North Carolina license number on file is 2019-02230.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
7911099825
NPI enumeration date
May 24, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(252) 847-4100
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
52
Medical school graduation
2000

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Michael John Bates practices at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina

Dr. Bates' primary practice is ECU Health Medical Center, at 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834 in Pitt County. The practice phone is (252) 847-4100.

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Dr. Michael John Bates is affiliated with 7 sites of care and 2 medical groups

Dr. Bates' primary practice is ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, part of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina. Dr. Bates is also affiliated with Carteret Health Care. The medical group on file is ECU Health Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bates to 2 more hospitals, 2 home health agencies, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael John Bates' practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bates practices, 7 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
ECU Health Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+6 more sites and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Michael John Bates is one of 1,053 general surgeons in North Carolina

Surgery is Dr. Bates' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Bates is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Bates' licenses on file in 4 states: North Carolina, California, Louisiana and Iowa.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Surgery, North CarolinaPrimaryLicense 2019-02230 · 2019 to 2025 · taxonomy 208600000X
  • Thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), CaliforniaLicense C 52620 · Since 2006 · taxonomy 208G00000X
  • Louisiana licenseLicense MD 025138 · 2002 to 2025
  • Transplant surgery, IowaLicense 39724 · 2011 to 2017 · taxonomy 204F00000X

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery among the conditions Dr. Bates treats.

General surgeons near Dr. Bates

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Dr. Michael John Bates billed Medicare for 147 services in 2024

CMS data shows 147 Medicare services from Dr. Bates across 7 procedure codes in 2024, for 94 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $31,341 for them.

Medicare services, 2024147
Medicare patients94
Paid by Medicare$31,341
Procedure codes7

Dr. Bates' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Surgery
2023: 712024: 9534%
Lab and pathology
2023: 572024: 3932%
Office and hospital visits
2023: 02024: 13
Imaging
2023: 162024: 0100%

Where Dr. Bates' Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office8054%
  • In a facility6746%

Dr. Bates compared with the North Carolina median for general surgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Bates
  • North Carolina median
Medicare services
147vs 151Close to median
Medicare patients
94vs 11518% below
Part D claims
46vs 4112% above

Medians across 950 general surgeons in North Carolina with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Bates' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael John Bates treated 94 Medicare patients in 2026, average age 73

CMS counts 94 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bates in 2026. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 50 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 14% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.37, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bates' median patient age at 73, with 40% women.

Medicare patients, 202694
Average age73
Average risk score2.37
Also on Medicaid14%

Dr. Bates' Medicare patients by age, 2026

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Bates' Medicare patients by sex, 2026

  • Women4144%
  • Men5356%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Bates' Medicare patients, 2026

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Ischemic heart disease75%
  4. Atrial fibrillation59%
  5. Arthritis56%
  6. Heart failure56%
  7. Diabetes54%
  8. Chronic kidney disease47%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Bates' patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 73

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women40%
  • Men60%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Dr. Michael John Bates wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims in 2026

In 2026, Dr. Bates wrote 38 Medicare Part D claims. 84% of them were for generic drugs. They cover 3 drugs, with $558 in total drug cost.

Part D claims, 202638
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$558

Dr. Bates' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2026

  • Generic32 claims84%
  • Brand-name and other6 claims16%

Dr. Bates' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2016

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data

Dr. Michael John Bates ranks in the 76th percentile for coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) in Medicare

Dr. Bates accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 25 procedures of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) by Dr. Bates, more than 76% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Where Dr. Bates ranks in Medicare procedure volume

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
76th percentile25 procedures

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Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Michael John Bates has 34 publications on record

Dmand AI links 34 papers to Dr. Bates, published from 2012 to 2023. 2021 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Academic Medical Centers, Anastomosis, Surgical and Aortic Dissection. Dr. Bates has published most often in Ochsner J. Dr. Bates' most frequent co-authors are Joseph William Turek, Benjamin C. Degner, MD and Aditya Bansal, MD.

Papers34
Years published2012 to 2023

Dr. Bates' papers by year, 2012 to 2023

Topics Dr. Bates writes about most

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Echocardiography
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Nerve Regeneration

Dr. Bates' most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Bates

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Michael John Bates received $18,875 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 82 general payments to Dr. Bates from 33 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 33% of the total. Artivion, Inc. paid the most, $5,875.

General payments to Dr. Bates by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Bates by kind, 2016 to 2025

$18.9Kin total
  • Consulting fees$6,25033%
  • Education$4,53824%
  • Honoraria$3,25017%
  • Food and beverage$3,18217%
  • Travel and lodging$1,6569%

Companies that paid Dr. Bates the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Michael John Bates has 2 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Bates, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.

Awards and honors for Dr. Bates

  1. 2013
    • CMS Stage 1 EHR
  2. 2011
    • ACS Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael John Bates graduated from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School

Dr. Bates graduated from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000. Dr. Bates is a member of ACS, ISHLT, STS and Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.

  1. Medical schoolMacon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School
  2. Board certified in surgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
  3. Board certified in thoracic and cardiac surgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael John Bates accepts plans from 15 insurance carriers

Dr. Bates is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Elevance
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • HCSC
  • Regence Health Plans
  • +7 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Bates accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO9
  2. HMO8
  3. Medicare6
  4. EPO4
  5. POS4
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Michael John Bates's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Michael John Bates' NPI number?

Dr. Michael John Bates' NPI number is 1932310604. It was assigned on May 24, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael John Bates?

Dr. Michael John Bates is a general surgeon in Greenville, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).

Where does Dr. Michael John Bates practice?

Dr. Bates practices at 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834. Dr. Bates' primary practice is ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina, part of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bates to 2 hospitals, 2 home health agencies, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, and a free account names each one.

What is Dr. Michael John Bates' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Bates is (252) 847-4100. Dmand AI also checks direct phone and mobile numbers, available with a free account.

What is Dr. Michael John Bates' email address?

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What is Dr. Michael John Bates' medical license number?

Dr. Bates' North Carolina license number on file is 2019-02230, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.

Which states has Dr. Michael John Bates been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Bates in North Carolina (2019 to 2025), California (since 2006), Louisiana (2002 to 2025) and Iowa (2011 to 2017).

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael John Bates affiliated with?

Dr. Bates practices at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Bates is also affiliated with Carteret Health Care. Dmand AI links Dr. Bates to 2 more hospitals, named with a free account.

What medical group is Dr. Michael John Bates part of?

Dr. Bates is linked to ECU Health Physicians. Dmand AI links Dr. Bates to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.

Who does Dr. Michael John Bates practice with?

Dmand AI links 572 HCPs to Dr. Bates' primary medical group, 28 of them general surgeons. A free account lists them, with verified contacts.

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Does Dr. Michael John Bates accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bates billed Medicare for 147 services in 2024, and Dr. Bates accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Michael John Bates see?

CMS counts 94 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Bates in 2026, with an average age of 73.

Is Dr. Michael John Bates board certified?

Yes. Dr. Bates is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

What services does Dr. Michael John Bates bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Bates' most billed Medicare services were surgery: heart and blood vessels (36415), lab and pathology test (80053) and surgery: heart and blood vessels (33533).

Where did Dr. Michael John Bates go to medical school?

Dr. Bates graduated from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2000.

What drugs does Dr. Michael John Bates prescribe most?

In 2016 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bates' most prescribed drugs by claims were Furosemide, Metoprolol Succinate and Metoprolol Tartrate.

Has Dr. Michael John Bates received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $18,875 in general payments to Dr. Bates from 33 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Artivion, Inc.

How long has Dr. Michael John Bates been practicing?

Dr. Bates graduated from medical school in 2000, 26 years ago.

Does Dr. Michael John Bates do research?

Dmand AI links 34 publications to Dr. Bates, published from 2012 to 2023.

Who does Dr. Michael John Bates publish with?

Dr. Bates' most frequent co-authors are Joseph William Turek (5 shared papers), Benjamin C. Degner, MD (4 shared papers) and Aditya Bansal, MD (3 shared papers).

What EHR does Dr. Michael John Bates' practice use?

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at ECU Health Medical Center and at 6 more sites and 1 medical group. The vendor and product are available with a free Dmand AI account.

What insurance does Dr. Michael John Bates accept?

Dr. Bates is in network with 15 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit. The full carrier list is available with a free Dmand AI account.

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