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Dr. Mark Bates, MD

Byron Center, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bates, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Byron Center, MI?

    Dr. Mark Bates, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Byron Center, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bates completed his residency at Univ Of Ky Hosp, Nephrology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bates’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bates’s office at (616) 267-7668.

    Where did Dr. Bates go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Ky Hosp, Nephrology; Univ Of Ky Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky

    Is Dr. Bates board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Bates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bates speak?

    Dr. Bates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bates typically treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bates diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bates. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bates typically perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Bates may include:

    Please contact Dr. Bates' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Bates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 267-7668 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bates accept in Byron Center, MI?

    Dr. Bates in Byron Center, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bates' office located?

    Shmg Geriatric And Specialty Care

    7751 Byron Center Ave SW Ste C

    Byron Center, MI 49315

    (616) 267-7668

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    200 Shmg Internal Medicine

    4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200

    Kentwood, MI 49508

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    What is Dr. Bates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245312917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bates?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bates

    What is Dr. Mark Bates's specialty?

    Dr. Bates is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Byron Center, MI.

    What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?

    An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.

    Is this Dr. Mark Bates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bates is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Holland Hospital, Corewell Health Greenville Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Mark Bates accepting new patients in Byron Center, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Mark Bates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mark Bates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (616) 267-7668 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mark Bates?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (616) 267-7668 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Bates have?

    Dr. Mark Bates is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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