NATHAN BATES
NPI 1720508963
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Billings, MT

Q: What is Nathan Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathan Bates is 1720508963. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2017.

Q: What is Nathan Bates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathan Bates was last updated on November 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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 June 20, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

801 N 29TH ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101(406) 238-2500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 14, 2024, Mar 8, 2022, Feb 28, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Nathan Bates NPPES

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

NATHAN BATES (NPI 1720508963) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Billings, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-92087) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Billings Clinic, and maintains a secondary practice location in Peoria.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720508963

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X

Provider Legal NameNATHAN BATES

Location Address801 N 29TH STBillings, MT 59101-0905

Mailing AddressPo Box 35100Billings, MT 59107-5100 · (406) 238-2500

Phone(406) 238-2500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 20246 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 14, 2024

✔ NPI 1720508963 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207QH0002X

License✔ Licensed in MT · MED-PHYS-LIC-92087

Definition

A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 92087 (MT)

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MED-PHYS-LIC-92087 (MT)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

801 N 29TH ST, Billings, MT 59101

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1815 Main St Ste APeoria, IL 61602-1080 · Phone (309) 672-4977

Other Identifiers 1

Other125.070828IL · License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Mountain Health CO-OP and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nathan Bates 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 ID1254759871

PECOS Enrollment IDI20210824003216, I20250205000400

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nathan Bates reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Billings Clinic

Same address

General Practice

801 N 29TH ST
Billings, MT 59101

Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana and Wyoming enrollments
Also billed through NPI 1346288347 (Wyoming)
1,264 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1376598714 (406) 238-2500

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

116 services111 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

56 services45 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

51 services43 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

30 services30 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

25 services24 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Billings Clinic

Acute Care Hospitals · Billings, MT

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270004

Location2800 10th Ave NBillings, MT 59101 · Yellowstone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59101 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

$87.97 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $21.99 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$100.16 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $25.04 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

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.

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

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