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Dr. Marcus Gates, MD

Austell, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gates, Neurosurgeon in Austell, GA?

    Dr. Marcus Gates, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Austell, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gates graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program. Dr. Gates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office at (470) 956-4410.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (Arizona) Program

    • Medical School: Meharry Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Gates speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gates treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Gates 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. Gates. 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:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Does Dr. Gates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (470) 956-4410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Austell, GA?

    Dr. Gates in Austell, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gates' office located?

    Dr. Marcus Gates' Primary Practice

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 102

    Austell, GA 30106

    (470) 956-4410

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    Dr. Marcus Gates' Practice 2

    4441 Atlanta Rd SE Ste 212

    Smyrna, GA 30080

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    Dr. Marcus Gates' Practice 3

    5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220

    Kennesaw, GA 30152

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

    Dr. Gates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003179425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gates?

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

    What is Dr. Marcus Gates's specialty?

    Dr. Gates is a Neurosurgeon near Austell, GA. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Gates to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Marcus Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gates is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Windy Hill, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Tanner Medical Center - Villa Rica, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Marcus Gates accepting new patients in Austell, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Marcus Gates is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marcus Gates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (470) 956-4410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Marcus Gates?

    Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (470) 956-4410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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