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Physician Assistant

Paul D. Bates, PA

Works at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Paul D. Bates, PA (Physician Assistant) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Chattanooga, TN. NPI 1518021518. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul D. Bates, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physician AssistantPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
25Years since medical school (graduated 2001)
MaleGender (as listed)
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Paul D. Bates work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Paul D. Bates at 1 hospital: Memorial Healthcare System, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Paul D. Bates see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 9 practice locations, including Chattanooga, TN, Hixson, TN and Nashville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Paul D. Bates's specialty?
Medicare lists Physician Assistant as the primary specialty.
Does Paul D. Bates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul D. 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.
Does Paul D. Bates offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Paul D. Bates offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Paul D. Bates?
(615) 612-2146, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Paul D. Bates's NPI number?
1518021518. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Paul D. Bates works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul D. Bates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul D. Bates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul D. Bates as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Advanced Diagnostic Imaging PC523 clinicians in the group
  • Memorial Health Partners Foundation Inc485 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physician assistants in Chattanooga

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPA
Graduation year2001
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518021518
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians