DR. ROBERT RAYMOND BATES JR. M.D.
NPI 1780678326
General Practice in Butte, MT
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 general practice provider in Butte, Montana, licensed in Montana (MED-PHYS-LIC-174044) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 3 additional practice locations.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Robert Raymond Bates Jr. M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare 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.
Columbia, MD 21046
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
- 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
Framingham, MA 01702
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
- 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BUTTE, MT 59701
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 2400 Continental Dr, Butte, MT 59701. The listed phone number is (406) 723-6556.
What is Robert Bates's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.
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 October 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.
# Dr. Robert Raymond Bates Jr., M.D. · NPI 1780678326
General Practice physician in Butte, Montana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 9, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1780678326 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** September 9, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** General Practice · taxonomy 208D00000X
- **State license:** MED-PHYS-LIC-174044 (Montana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2400 CONTINENTAL DR, Butte, MT 59701-6563
- **Phone:** (406) 723-6556
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Healthdrive Medical Services Southeast LLC (NPI 1437930146, Columbia, MD); Healthdrive Medical Services Intermountain, PC (NPI 1518836436, Framingham, MA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 22, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Other 61554 (GA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1780678326) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.