Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Douglas Gates, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sylva, NC
- NPI 1821217167
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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80 Healthcare Dr, Suite 203
Sylva, NC 287795126
(828) 586-5531
fax (828) 586-5759
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 6, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2012-01383
- Medicaid
- NC #5921746
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821217167. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,286
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,402
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 965 | 93 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 666 | 356 | $86 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 194 | 98 | $65 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 107 | 75 | $32 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 94 | 94 | $107 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 55 | 39 | $34 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 45 | 37 | $44 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 41 | 28 | $7 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 26 | 22 | $38 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 23 | 18 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Sylva Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 308. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$163
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $163.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
84
Patients
66
Total drug cost
$539
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 48 | 38 | $349 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 18 | 15 | $142 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 18 | 13 | $47 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Douglas Gates's medical specialty?
Dr. Douglas Gates practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Sylva, NC.
Where does Dr. Douglas Gates practice?
Dr. Douglas Gates practices at 80 Healthcare Dr, Sylva, NC 287795126. Office phone: 8285865531.
What is Dr. Douglas Gates's NPI?
Dr. Douglas Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821217167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Douglas Gates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Gates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Douglas Gates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.