Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John A. Bates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John A. Bates at 2 hospitals: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Prisma Health Baptist. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John A. Bates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John A. Bates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does John A. Bates accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says John A. Bates may accept Medicare assignment (as of 2026-10-02). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- What is the phone number for John A. Bates?
- (803) 779-1200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John A. Bates's NPI number?
- 1326425059. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John A. Bates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John A. Bates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center DowntownColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420026
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420086
Practice locations
Addresses where John A. Bates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1220 Blanding StColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 779‑1200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John A. Bates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Plastic Surgery Consultants, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery doctors in South Carolina →
Other plastic surgeons in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326425059 |
| 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