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DR. ROBERT RAYMOND BATES JR. M.D.
NPI 1780678326
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Crow Agency, MT

Active since September 09, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1 HOSPITAL WAY, CROW AGENCY, MT 59022(406) 638-3467(406) 638-3569 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Robert Raymond Bates Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT RAYMOND BATES JR. M.D. (NPI 1780678326) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Crow Agency, Montana, licensed in Virginia (0101058393) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780678326
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT RAYMOND BATES JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address1 HOSPITAL WAYCrow Agency, MT 59022
Mailing AddressPo Box 9Crow Agency, MT 59022-0009 · (406) 638-3467 · Fax (406) 638-3569
Phone(406) 638-3467
Fax(406) 638-3569
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2013
✔ NPI 1780678326 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101058393
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
1 HOSPITAL WAY, Crow Agency, MT 59022
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINVAA100528VA
Other61554GA · Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana.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. Robert Raymond Bates Jr. 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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Bates reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Healthdrive Medical Services Southeast LLC
1,618 mi
Nurse Practitioner
6700 ALEXANDER BELL DR STE 200
Columbia, MD 21046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437930146 (888) 964-6681
Healthdrive Medical Services Intermountain, PC
1,793 mi
Family Medicine
100 CROSSING BLVD STE 300
Framingham, MA 01702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518836436 (888) 964-6681

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 59022 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
$130.52 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. MARLEY JOSEPH TANNER PHARM,D.
Pharmacist
1 HOSPITAL WAY
CROW AGENCY, MT 59022
Big Horn County (406) 638-3578
JAMES LEE REED RT(R)
Radiology (Body Imaging)
1 HOSPITAL WAY
CROW AGENCY, MT 59022
Big Horn County (406) 638-3409

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 Robert Bates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Bates is 1780678326. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2005.

Where is Robert Bates located?

Robert Bates practices at 1 Hospital Way, Crow Agency, MT 59022. The listed phone number is (406) 638-3467.

What is Robert Bates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Robert Bates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Bates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Robert Bates's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Bates reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Healthdrive Medical Services Southeast LLC (Columbia, MD) and Healthdrive Medical Services Intermountain, PC (Framingham, MA). 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 Robert Bates's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Robert Bates accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana list Robert 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 Robert Bates was last updated on January 30, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.