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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gates, Pediatric Surgeon in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Robert Gates, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office at (864) 797-7400.
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 Pediatric Surgeon, 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:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Sunken Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Excavatum
- Funnel Chest
- Concave Chest
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q676: Pectus excavatum
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pigeon Chest
- Birth Defects
- Pectus Carinatum
- Keel Chest
- Protruding Breastbone
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q677: Pectus carinatum
Which procedures does Dr. Gates perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Gates may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gates' office.
Does Dr. Gates accept my insurance?
Dr. Gates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 797-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Gates in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1659363133.
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. Robert Gates's specialty?
Dr. Gates is a Pediatric Surgeon near Greenville, SC. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Gates to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gates is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Surgeon?
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Is Robert Gates accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Robert Gates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Gates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (864) 797-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Gates?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (864) 797-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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