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Dr. Nathan Bates, MD

Dr. Nathan Bates, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bates, Thoracic Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Nathan Bates, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bates graduated from Wright State University School of Medicine. Dr. Bates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bates’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bates’s office at (904) 398-3888.

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

    • Medical School: Wright State University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bates board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Bates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bates speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bates treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation
    • Chest Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Thoracic Aorta
    • Weakened Thoracic Aorta

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
    • I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Cardiac Dysrhythmia
    • Irregular Heartbeat
    • Heart Rhythm Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pericarditis
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Sudden inflammation of heart sac
    • Pericardial inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I309: Acute pericarditis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Mediastinum Disorder
    • Various mediastinal diseases
    • Unspecified chest cavity problems
    • Other conditions of the mediastinum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    What procedures does Dr. Bates perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Heart bypass surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Arterial bypass graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Double Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Single Heart Bypass Surgery (Vein Graft)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass
    • Heart Bypass with 2 Grafts
    • Coronary Revascularization
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass with Vein
    • Single Vessel Bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33511: Coronary artery bypass, vein only; 2 coronary venous grafts
    • 33510: Coronary artery bypass, vein only; single coronary venous graft

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
    • TAVI Procedure
    • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
    • Aortic Valve Replacement via Femoral Artery
    • Groin Incision Aortic Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
    • 33362: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; open femoral artery approach

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
    • Endoscopy
    • Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
    • Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
    • Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
    • Vein Harvesting for CABG

    CPT Codes:

    • 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
    • Modified Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
    • Atrial Septal Defect Repair
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
    • Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
    • Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Pericardial Window
    • Pericardiectomy
    • Heart Sac Resection
    • Pericardial Effusion Drainage
    • ASD Repair
    • Secundum ASD Closure
    • Open Heart Surgery for ASD
    • Heart Defect Patch Repair
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Artery Bypass Graft
    • Open Heart Surgery
    • Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
    • Heart Valve Reoperation
    • Second Heart Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
    • 33641: Repair atrial septal defect, secundum, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with or without patch
    • 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
    • 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • Heart Bypass for Aorta
    • Aortic Valve Suspension

    CPT Codes:

    • 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

    Also known as:

    • Radical Mitral Heart Valve Reconstruction (Open Surgery)
    • Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
    • Open Mitral Valvuloplasty
    • Mitral Valve Repair with Bypass
    • Complex Mitral Valve Reconstruction
    • Heart Valve Ring Repair
    • Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
    • Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
    • Heart valve repair surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33427: Valvuloplasty, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass; radical reconstruction, with or without ring
    • 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
    • Bentall Procedure
    • Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
    • Ascending Aortic Graft
    • Aortic Root Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)

    Also known as:

    • Arm Artery Harvest for Heart Bypass
    • Upper Extremity Artery Harvest
    • Artery Graft Procurement
    • Coronary Bypass Graft Harvesting
    • Radial Artery Harvest

    CPT Codes:

    • 35600: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, open

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
    • VATS Lymphadenectomy
    • Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
    • VATS Lobectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
    • Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)

    Does Dr. Bates accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 398-3888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bates accept in Jacksonville, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Bates' office located?

    Dr. Nathan Bates' Primary Practice

    836 Prudential Dr Ste 1804

    Jacksonville, FL 32207

    (904) 398-3888

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    Dr. Nathan Bates' Practice 2

    1824 King St Ste 200

    Jacksonville, FL 32204

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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 1235192733.

    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. Nathan Bates's specialty?

    Dr. Bates is a Thoracic Surgeon near Jacksonville, FL. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Bates to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Bates is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 Nathan Bates accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Nathan Bates offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (904) 398-3888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Bates?

    Please contact Dr. Bates's office at (904) 398-3888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nathan Bates have?

    Dr. Nathan Bates is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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