Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John Coates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John Coates at 3 hospitals: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics and St Bernards Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John Coates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Corning, AR and Walnut Ridge, AR. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John Coates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does John Coates accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John Coates 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 John Coates?
- (870) 857-3399, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John Coates's NPI number?
- 1528520228. 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 Coates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John Coates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lawrence Memorial HospitalWalnut Ridge, AR · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 041309
- Mason General Hospital & Family of ClinicsShelton, WA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 501336
- St Bernards Medical CenterJonesboro, AR · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 040020
Practice locations
Addresses where John Coates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1300 Creason RdCorning, AR 72422 (870) 857‑3399
- 201 Colonial DrWalnut Ridge, AR 72476 (870) 886‑5507
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John Coates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1st Choice Healthcare Inc35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Arkansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arkansas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528520228 |
| 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