Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Gates, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospice/Palliative Care) · Anesthesiology Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Lubbock, TX

  • NPI 1902802697
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3601 4Th St # MS 8143
Lubbock, TX 794300001
(806) 743-2757
Mailing address
36014 Th St, Stop 8143
Lubbock, TX 794308143

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2022
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #F6654
Medicaid (6)
TX #113392100 · OK #100162480A · TX #136881307 · TX #136881308 · NM #52362 · NM #H3719

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902802697. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
177
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$17,091
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 82 50 $116
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 67 66 $80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 28 20 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
24
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$512
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $288
Methadone Hcl Generic 12 0 $223

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Gates's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Gates practices Family Medicine Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Stephen Gates practice?
Dr. Stephen Gates practices at 3601 4Th St # MS 8143, Lubbock, TX 794300001. Office phone: 8067432757.
What is Dr. Stephen Gates's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902802697, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Gates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Gates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Gates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.