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Dr. Matthew Coates, MD

Dr. Matthew Coates, MD

Modesto, CA

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Coates, Surgeon in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Matthew Coates, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Coates graduated from The University of Sydney Medical School and completed his residency at San Joaquin General Hospital. Dr. Coates is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Coates’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Coates’s office at (209) 248-7168.

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

    • Residency: San Joaquin General Hospital

    • Medical School: The University of Sydney Medical School

    Is Dr. Coates board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Coates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Coates speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Coates treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Coates 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. Coates. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bariatric Surgery Status
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery History
    • Gastric Bypass Status
    • Sleeve Gastrectomy Status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9884: Bariatric surgery status

    Also known as:

    • Malabsorption After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Postoperative Malabsorption
    • Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
    • Surgical Malabsorption

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Loose Skin Folds
    • Skin Condition
    • Excess Skin
    • Skin Redundancy
    • Sagging Skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L987: Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    What procedures does Dr. Coates perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Coates performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Coates. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
    • Duodenal Switch Weight Loss Surgery
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    • Laparoscopy
    • Gastric Sleeve Surgery
    • Longitudinal Gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
    • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Minimally invasive gastric bypass
    • Weight loss surgery
    • Biliopancreatic diversion
    • Gastric restrictive surgery
    • Weight loss stomach surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
    • 43644: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less)
    • 43845: Gastric restrictive procedure with partial gastrectomy, pylorus-preserving duodenoileostomy and ileoileostomy (50 to 100 cm common channel) to limit absorption (biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch)

    Also known as:

    • Mesentery Repair
    • Mesentery Suture
    • Intestine Support Tissue Repair
    • Abdominal Tissue Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 44850: Suture of mesentery (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
    • Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Connection Surgery
    • Bowel Anastomosis
    • Intestinal Bypass Surgery
    • Enteroenterostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44130: Enteroenterostomy, anastomosis of intestine, with or without cutaneous enterostomy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Stomach-Intestine Connection
    • Gastrojejunostomy Revision
    • Stomach Bypass Revision
    • Gastric Bypass Revision Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 43860: Revision of gastrojejunal anastomosis (gastrojejunostomy) with reconstruction, with or without partial gastrectomy or intestine resection; without vagotomy

    Also known as:

    • Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
    • Infraumbilical Lipectomy
    • Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
    • Abdominal Skin Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
    • Lumbar Interbody Fusion
    • Lower Back Fusion
    • Spinal Arthrodesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Coates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Coates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 248-7168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Coates accept in Modesto, CA?

    Dr. Coates in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Mohawk Industries

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Coates' office located?

    Dr. Matthew Coates' Primary Practice

    1552 Coffee Rd Ste 200

    Modesto, CA 95355

    (209) 248-7168

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    Dr. Matthew Coates' Practice 2

    644 E Harding Way Ste B

    Stockton, CA 95204

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    Dr. Matthew Coates' Practice 3

    900 Greenley Rd Ste 923

    Sonora, CA 95370

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

    Dr. Coates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073762217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coates?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Coates's specialty?

    Dr. Coates is a Surgeon near Modesto, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Coates to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Coates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Coates is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, CA, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Emanuel Medical Center - Turlock, CA, Stanislaus Surgical 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

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    Is Matthew Coates accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Coates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Coates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Coates's office at (209) 248-7168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Coates?

    Please contact Dr. Coates's office at (209) 248-7168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Coates have?

    Dr. Matthew Coates is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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