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DR. JAMES L GATES M. D.
NPI 1184603052
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Weston, WV

Active since January 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
230 HOSPITAL PLZ, WESTON, WV 26452(304) 269-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Nov 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. James L Gates M. D. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JAMES L GATES M. D. (NPI 1184603052) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Weston, West Virginia, licensed in Louisiana (016830) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Alexandria.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184603052
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES L GATESCredential: M. D.
Location Address230 HOSPITAL PLZWeston, WV 26452-8558
Mailing Address3311 Prescott Rd, Suite 410Alexandria, LA 71301-3900 · (318) 443-7222 · Fax (318) 443-7641
Phone(304) 269-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1184603052 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 016830
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
230 HOSPITAL PLZ, Weston, WV 26452
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13311 Prescott Rd, Suite 410Alexandria, LA 71301-3900 · Phone (318) 443-7222 · Fax (318) 443-7641

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1363961LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James L Gates M. D. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show James Gates reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

State Of Mississippi-University Of Mississippi Medical Center
634 mi
Family Medicine
965 AVENT DR, SUITE 100A
Grenada, MS 38901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 1,932 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932538527 (662) 227-7444
Minden Physician Practices LLC
835 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
2001 DOCTORS DR
Springhill, LA 71075
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 83 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063826808 (318) 377-8855
C H Wilkinson Physician Network
1,014 mi
Family Medicine
919 HIDDEN RDG, 6TH FLOOR
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457382947 (469) 282-2711

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26452 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.46 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.84 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (Physical Therapy)
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8097
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER INC.
Clinic/Center (Oncology)
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (681) 342-1000
STONEWALL JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MED GROUP
General Acute Care Hospital
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8000
TYLER J HALL DO
Emergency Medicine
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8100
MS. PEARLINE GILL SAUCIER MS, RDN, LD
Dietitian, Registered
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8126
THOMAS BARTLEY BENZ MD
Urology
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8128
BRIANA PAYNE PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8097
DR. JOHN LOUIS WEBER M.S.P.T., D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
230 HOSPITAL PLZ
WESTON, WV 26452
Lewis County (304) 269-8097

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is James Gates's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Gates is 1184603052. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2006.

Where is James Gates located?

James Gates practices at 230 Hospital Plz, Weston, WV 26452. The listed phone number is (304) 269-8000.

What is James Gates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is James Gates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Gates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for James Gates's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Gates reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: State Of Mississippi-University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Grenada, MS), Minden Physician Practices LLC (Springhill, LA) and C H Wilkinson Physician Network (Irving, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Gates's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Gates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list James Gates as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Gates was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.