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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gates, Physiatrist in Temple, TX?
Dr. Kevin Gates, DO is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Temple, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office.
What languages does Dr. Gates speak?
Dr. Gates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gates typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Loss of Lower Right Leg
- Lost left leg below knee
- Loss of Upper Right Leg
- Limb Loss
- Right Leg Amputation
- Missing Right Lower Leg
- Right Below-Knee Amputation
- Left below knee amputation
- Missing left lower leg
- Left lower leg loss
- Missing Right Upper Leg
- Right Above-Knee Amputation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z89511: Acquired absence of right leg below knee
- Z89512: Acquired absence of left leg below knee
- Z89611: Acquired absence of right leg above knee
Also known as:
- Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve
- Compressed Nerve Root
- Spinal Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5410: Radiculopathy, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Gates typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Gates may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Gates' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gates accept my insurance?
Dr. Gates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Temple, TX?
Dr. Gates in Temple, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gates' office located?
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 1427406693.
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. Kevin Gates's specialty?
Dr. Gates is a Physiatrist near Temple, TX.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Kevin Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gates is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kevin Gates accepting new patients in Temple, TX?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Gates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Gates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Gates?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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