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Dr. Vernice Bates, MD

Dr. Vernice Bates, MD

Buffalo, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bates, Neurologist in Buffalo, NY?

    Dr. Vernice Bates, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bates graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine. Dr. Bates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bates’s office at (716) 250-2000.

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

    • Fellowship: Millard Fillmore Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | Walter Sisulu University Faculty of Health Sciences

    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 Neurologist like Dr. Bates typically treat?

    As a Neurologist, 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:

    • Long-term Aspirin Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Pain Relievers
    • Chronic aspirin therapy
    • Daily aspirin regimen
    • Taking aspirin long-term

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7982: Long term (current) use of aspirin

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Mini-Strokes
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Atypical TIA
    • Uncommon mini-stroke
    • Transient cerebral ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G458: Other transient cerebral ischemic attacks and related syndromes

    Also known as:

    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Migraine Without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Common migraine
    • Migraine without warning signs
    • Pulsating headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Bates typically perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Bates 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. 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:

    • Multiple Trigger Point Injections
    • Trigger Point Release Injections
    • Muscle Pain Injections
    • Myofascial Pain Injections

    CPT Codes:

    • 20553: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 3 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Greater Occipital Nerve Block
    • Occipital Nerve Injection
    • Headache Nerve Block
    • Steroid Injection for Occipital Neuralgia

    CPT Codes:

    • 64405: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; greater occipital nerve

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Bates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 250-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bates accept in Buffalo, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Independent Health Association

    • Lifetime Healthcare

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bates' office located?

    Dr. Vernice Bates' Primary Practice

    40 George Karl Blvd Ste 120

    Buffalo, NY 14221

    (716) 250-2000

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    Dr. Vernice Bates' Practice 2

    3980 Sheridan Dr

    Amherst, NY 14226

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    Dr. Vernice Bates' Practice 3

    200 Sterling Dr

    Orchard Park, NY 14127

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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 1801958202.

    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. Vernice Bates's specialty?

    Dr. Bates is a Neurologist near Buffalo, NY.

    What does a Neurologist do?

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bates is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Olean General Hospital, Kenmore Mercy 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 Neurologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurologist. 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 Vernice Bates accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Vernice Bates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (716) 250-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vernice Bates?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (716) 250-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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