Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Gates, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Ridgway, CO
- NPI 1477642569
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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295 Sherman Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5123
fax (970) 626-9783 - Mailing address
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295 Sherman St
Ridgway, CO 814328706
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 24, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Colorado #42428
- Medicaid
- CO #49079719
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477642569. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,485
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$230,856
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,298 | 311 | $129 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 396 | 218 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 210 | 130 | $91 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 124 | 124 | $129 | |
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 67 | 18 | $7 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 60 | 15 | $1 | |
G0438 |
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | 57 | 57 | $166 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 43 | 43 | $31 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 39 | 39 | $72 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 35 | 27 | $67 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Ridgway Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $17.64 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,695
Patients
531
Total drug cost
$22,485
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 270 | 74 | $3,830 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 203 | 67 | $2,435 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 191 | 62 | $2,827 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 182 | 51 | $1,430 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 122 | 38 | $1,950 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 116 | 39 | $705 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 96 | 37 | $1,268 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 81 | 23 | $1,386 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 77 | 25 | $413 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 68 | 20 | $893 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Gates's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Gates practices Family Medicine Physician in Ridgway, CO.
Where does Dr. Joel Gates practice?
Dr. Joel Gates practices at 295 Sherman Street, Ridgway, CO 81432. Office phone: 9706265123.
What is Dr. Joel Gates's NPI?
Dr. Joel Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477642569, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Gates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Gates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Gates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.