14 Years of Experience
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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Surgeon like Dr. Coates typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Coates typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass 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
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)
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:
- 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:
- 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
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
All Other Third Party
AllCare Health
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Conifer Health Solutions
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Santa Cruz County
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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
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.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
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, Sutter Delta Medical Center 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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