Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Bates, M.D.

Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Fort Worth, TX

  • NPI 1750791513
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5612 Edwards Ranch RD
Fort Worth, TX 761094145
(817) 420-9238
fax (817) 357-4363
Additional location
10201 Highway 16
Comanche, TX 764424462
(254) 879-4900
fax (254) 879-4990
Mailing address
2821 Lackland RD Ste 300
Fort Worth, TX 761164178

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 18, 2020
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0106X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R3798

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750791513. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,191
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$105,652
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 149 109 $7
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 146 146 $163
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 133 104 $126
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 108 45 $21
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 103 76 $38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 103 78 $89
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 75 45 $27
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint 67 48 $61
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $110
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 55 38 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Fort Worth Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,010
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Microaire Surgical Instruments LLC 1 $1,700.00
Pylant Medical 2 $153.82
Stryker Corporation 1 $81.18
Amgen INC. 3 $55.06
Abbott Laboratories 1 $20.04

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,700
Food and Beverage
$310

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
238
Patients
199
Total drug cost
$1,395
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 169 144 $919
Methylprednisolone Generic 30 24 $303
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 14 $45
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 19 17 $128

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Bates's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Bates practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Fort Worth, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Bates practice?
Dr. Christopher Bates practices at 5612 Edwards Ranch RD, Fort Worth, TX 761094145. Office phone: 8174209238.
What is Dr. Christopher Bates's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750791513, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Bates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Bates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Bates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.