Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Thomas E. Bates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas E. Bates at 1 hospital: Carteret General Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Thomas E. Bates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Bern, NC and Wilmington, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Thomas E. Bates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Thomas E. Bates accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas E. Bates accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Thomas E. Bates?
- (252) 637-0093, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Thomas E. Bates's NPI number?
- 1073612842. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Thomas E. Bates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas E. Bates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Carteret General HospitalMorehead City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340142
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas E. Bates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2654 M L King Jr BlvdNew Bern, NC 28562 (252) 637‑0093
- 2716 Ashton DrWilmington, NC 28412 (910) 332‑3800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas E. Bates as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc2,024 clinicians in the group
- Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in New Bern
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Bern, NC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073612842 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians