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STEPHEN I. GATES M.D.
NPI 1902802697
Anesthesiology - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Port Orange, FL

Active since June 27, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
3800 WOODBRIAR TRL FL 32129, PORT ORANGE, FL 32129(386) 322-4701 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Dec 2, 2021, Jan 29, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Stephen I. Gates M.d. NPPES

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

STEPHEN I. GATES M.D. (NPI 1902802697) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Port Orange, Florida, licensed in Texas (F6654) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902802697
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207LH0002X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN I. GATESCredential: M.D.
Location Address3800 WOODBRIAR TRL FL 32129Port Orange, FL 32129-9626
Mailing Address36014 Th St, Stop 8143Lubbock, TX 79430-8143 · (806) 743-2757 · Fax (806) 743-1071
Phone(386) 322-4701
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1902802697 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · F6654✔ Licensed in FL · ME181421
Definition
An anesthesiologist 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 ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License F6654 (TX)
3800 WOODBRIAR TRL FL 32129, Port Orange, FL 32129
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Other Identifiers 11

Medicaid113392100TX
Other52362NM · Presbyterian Commercial
OtherA229Triwest
Medicaid100162480AOK
Other80946ZTX · Hmo Blue
Other87172GTX · Bc/bs
Other113392101TX · Firstcare Commercial
Medicaid136881307TX
Medicaid136881308TX
Medicaid52362NM
MedicaidH3719NM

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Stephen I. Gates M.d. 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 ID941437669
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131228000285
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 3

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.

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.
55 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
49 services46 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.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Stephen Gates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Gates is 1902802697. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2005.

Where is Stephen Gates located?

Stephen Gates practices at 3800 Woodbriar Trl Fl 32129, Port Orange, FL 32129. The listed phone number is (386) 322-4701.

What is Stephen Gates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207LH0002X.

Is Stephen Gates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Gates 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 Stephen Gates accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Stephen Gates 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.

Is Stephen Gates affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Gates is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Gates was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.