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Thoracic Surgery

Michael J. Bates, MD

Works at hospitals in New Bern, NC · Morehead City, NC · Greenville, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Michael J. Bates, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in New Bern, NC, Morehead City, NC and Greenville, NC and other places. NPI 1932310604. 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 Michael J. 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

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
26Years since medical school (graduated 2000)
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
East Carolina UniversityGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Michael J. Bates work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael J. Bates at 5 hospitals: Carolina East Medical Center, Carteret General Hospital, ECU Health Medical Center, Vidant Chowan Hospital and Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Michael J. Bates see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Greenville, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Michael J. Bates's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
Does Michael J. Bates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael J. 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.
What is the phone number for Michael J. Bates?
(252) 744-4400, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Michael J. Bates's NPI number?
1932310604. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Michael J. Bates works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael J. 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 Michael J. Bates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael J. Bates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • East Carolina University499 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Greenville

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year2000
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932310604
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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