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DONALD CHRISTOPHER BATES O.D.
NPI 1437135480
Optometrist in Gallatin, TN

Q: What is Donald Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Bates is 1437135480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Q: What is Donald Bates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Bates was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS Enrolled

1112 NASHVILLE PIKE, GALLATIN, TN 37066(615) 452-2992(615) 452-5935 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Donald Christopher Bates O.d. NPPES

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

DONALD CHRISTOPHER BATES O.D. (NPI 1437135480) is an individual optometrist in Gallatin, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (1705) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437135480

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDONALD CHRISTOPHER BATESCredential: O.D.

Location Address1112 NASHVILLE PIKEGallatin, TN 37066-7116

Mailing Address1112 Nashville PikeGallatin, TN 37066-7116 · (615) 452-2992 · Fax (615) 452-5935

Phone(615) 452-2992

Fax(615) 452-5935

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1437135480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 1705

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

1112 NASHVILLE PIKE, Gallatin, TN 37066

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Medicaid3940411TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Donald Christopher Bates O.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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37066 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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 8

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

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