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General Surgery

Robert L. Gates, MD

Sees patients in Duncan, SC · Greenville, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Robert L. Gates, MD (General Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 3 practice locations in Duncan, SC and Greenville, SC. NPI 1659363133. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Robert L. Gates, 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

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
Wake Forest University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Prisma Health University Medical GroupGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Robert L. Gates see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Duncan, SC and Greenville, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Robert L. Gates's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Robert L. Gates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert L. Gates 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 Robert L. Gates?
(864) 968-5123, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Robert L. Gates's NPI number?
1659363133. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Robert L. Gates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Robert L. Gates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Duncan

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duncan, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659363133
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Sources

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