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Dr. Jo Ann Gates, MD

Pediatrician

Bellingham, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gates, Pediatrician in Bellingham, MA?

    Dr. Jo Ann Gates, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bellingham, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gates completed her residency at Connecticut Childrens Med Center. Dr. Gates is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 at (603) 257-4000.

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

    • Residency: Connecticut Childrens Med Center

    What languages does Dr. Gates speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gates typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gates typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Jo Ann Gates may include:

    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 (603) 257-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Bellingham, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Maine

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gates' office located?

    Dr. Jo Ann Gates' Primary Practice

    245 Hartford Ave

    Bellingham, MA 02019

    (603) 257-4000

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    Dr. Jo Ann Gates' Practice 2

    29 Storey Ave

    Newburyport, MA 01950

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    Dr. Jo Ann Gates' Practice 3

    40 Davis Straits

    Falmouth, MA 02540

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    What is Dr. Gates's NPI number?A 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 1689643843.

    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. Jo Ann Gates's specialty?

    Dr. Gates is a Pediatrician near Bellingham, MA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Jo Ann Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gates is affiliated with Portsmouth Regional 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Jo Ann Gates accepting new patients in Bellingham, MA?

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

    Does Dr. Jo Ann Gates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gates' office at (603) 257-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jo Ann Gates?

    Please contact Dr. Gates' office at (603) 257-4000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gates' office located?

    Dr. Gates' offices are located in Bellingham, MA, Newburyport, MA, and Falmouth, MA.