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CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BATES MD
NPI 1730524596
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Laguna Beach, WA

Active since May 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
31852 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 401, LAGUNA BEACH, WA 92651(949) 499-2800(949) 499-9590 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Christopher Michael Bates Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BATES MD (NPI 1730524596) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Laguna Beach, Washington, licensed in Texas (BP10047061) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730524596
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL BATESCredential: MD
Location Address31852 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 401Laguna Beach, WA 92651
Mailing Address31852 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 401Laguna Beach, WA 92651 · (949) 499-2800 · Fax (949) 499-9590
Phone(949) 499-2800
Fax(949) 499-9590
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall UniversityGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2019
✔ NPI 1730524596 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10047061
Definition

A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

31852 PACIFIC COAST HWY SUITE 401, Laguna Beach, WA 92651
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael Bates 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 ID7113206350
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200722001561
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

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.

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.
14 services12 patients

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 Christopher Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Bates is 1730524596. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2013.

Where is Christopher Bates located?

Christopher Bates practices at 31852 Pacific Coast Hwy Suite 401, Laguna Beach, WA 92651. The listed phone number is (949) 499-2800.

What is Christopher Bates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Christopher Bates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Bates 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 Christopher Bates accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Christopher Bates 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 Christopher Bates was last updated on May 22, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.