Dr. Michael Bates, MD
Orthocarolina, 9848 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262 • +1-238-555-5823
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2004)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Charlotte Percentiles
NPI #1366676454 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Michael Bates (MD, NPI 1366676454) at Orthocarolina, 9848 North Tryon Street in Charlotte with 1,887 annual clinical services (385 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.34σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (72.31th Charlotte percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 68 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Bates's longitudinal care intensity (4.9 billed units per patient across 385 individuals) centers on 99213 (350 annual units) and 20610 ($131–$179 cash range).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-238-555-5823, Dr. Bates's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.77/5 composite reality score over 24 submissions).
Clinical background for Dr. Bates (MD, NPI #1366676454) includes accredited doctoral training (2004, 22 yrs in practice) and dedicated on-site consultations at Orthocarolina, 9848 North Tryon Street.
Compared against Charlotte, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
1,887 annual services across 385 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 350 | 72.31th | $123 – $168 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 263 | 70.31th | $131 – $179 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 185 | 77.31th | $73 – $101 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 107 | 75.31th | $176 – $241 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 68 | 77.31th | $1134 – $1554 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (68 HCPCS billing breadth) | 914 | 72.31th | $138 – $200 |
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Dr. Michael Bates, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bates National Provider Identifier | NPI #1366676454 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28262) |
| Dr. Bates Charlotte CMS Volume Rank | 72.31th Pct (1,887 CMS svcs; Z -0.344σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Charlotte, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 24 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.90/5 Listening • 4.91/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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