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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
295 Sherman Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5123
fax (970) 626-9783
Mailing address
295 Sherman St
Ridgway, CO 814328706

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $17.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.