Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Douglas H. Gates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Douglas H. Gates at 5 hospitals: Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority, DLP Swain County Hospital LLC, Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Highlands Cashiers Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Douglas H. Gates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Franklin, NC and Clyde, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Douglas H. Gates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Douglas H. Gates accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Douglas H. 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 Douglas H. Gates?
- (828) 349-3550, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Douglas H. Gates's NPI number?
- 1821217167. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Douglas H. Gates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Douglas H. Gates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Cherokee Indian Hospital AuthorityCherokee, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340156
- DLP Swain County Hospital LLCBryson City, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341305
- Harris Regional HospitalSylva, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340016
- Haywood Regional Medical CenterClyde, NC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 340184
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 341316
Practice locations
Addresses where Douglas H. Gates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 55 Holly Springs Park DrFranklin, NC 28734 (828) 349‑3550
- 581 Leroy George Dr, Suite 300Clyde, NC 28721 (828) 452‑4131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Douglas H. Gates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in North Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821217167 |
| 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