THOMAS DAVID YATES MD
NPI 1225012446
Internal Medicine in Toccoa, GA

Active since December 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
58 BIG A RD, TOCCOA, GA 30577(706) 886-6819(706) 282-5368 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Thomas David Yates Md NPPES

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

THOMAS DAVID YATES MD (NPI 1225012446) is an individual internal medicine provider in Toccoa, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (26417) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225012446
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS DAVID YATESCredential: MD
Location Address58 BIG A RDToccoa, GA 30577-6017
Mailing Address58 Big A RdToccoa, GA 30577-6017 · (706) 886-6819 · Fax (706) 282-5368
Fax(706) 282-5368
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 2020
NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2020
NPI 1225012446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in GA · 26417
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
58 BIG A RD, Toccoa, GA 30577

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid000286965GA
Medicaid000001834AGA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas David Yates Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284624628
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040517000712
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 43

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml Q9967
Low osmolar contrast material with 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration is a diagnostic tool used in imaging procedures. It helps to enhance the visibility of specific areas in the body, aiding in accurate diagnosis. It's safe and generally well-tolerated by patients.
2,910 services29 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
927 services247 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
896 services252 patients
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 80048
A basic group blood test measures the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, including calcium. This helps assess your overall health and detect potential problems. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab.
534 services221 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
387 services180 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
276 services119 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Lavonia, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110027
Location367 Clear Creek ParkwayLavonia, GA 30553 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Stephens County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Toccoa, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110032
Location163 Hospital DriveToccoa, GA 30577 · Stephens County
Emergency services

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

Acute Care Hospitals · Demorest, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110041
Location541 Historic Highway 441-NorthDemorest, GA 30535 · Habersham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30577 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
57%462 patients3/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
39%877 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
67%310 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%6,521 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
61%673 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
68%341 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%375 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
86%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
76%674 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%1,899 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
42%1,351 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
31%1,314 patients2/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 1,316 patients
Patients tobacco: 6% · 96 patients
80%1,316 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%2,106 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
14%2,106 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
32%2,106 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
11 suppliers74 claims254 services$6.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Normal, low and high calibrator solution / chips A4256
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$2.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
8 suppliers40 claims69 services$1.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers15 claims15 services$119.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers18 claims43 services$40.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers13 claims13 services$23.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Physician Assistant
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Urology
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Physician Assistant
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
58 BIG A RD
TOCCOA, GA 30577

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 Thomas Yates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Yates is 1225012446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2005.

Where is Thomas Yates located?

Thomas Yates practices at 58 Big A Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577. The listed phone number is (706) 886-6819.

What is Thomas Yates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Thomas Yates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Yates is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Yates accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Thomas Yates 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.

Is Thomas Yates affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Yates is affiliated with Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, LLC, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Stephens County Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham and Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Yates was last updated on October 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.