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50 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Gates, Radiation Oncologist in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Thomas Gates, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Long Beach, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Gates graduated from University of California and completed his residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Therapeutic Radiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gates is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gates’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gates’s office at (951) 691-5123.
Where did Dr. Gates go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Therapeutic Radiology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Gates board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Gates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
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 Dr. Gates treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Right Female Nipple and Areola Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Cancer of right female nipple
- Right female areola tumor
- Malignant growth on right female nipple
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50011: Malignant neoplasm of nipple and areola, right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gates perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomas Gates may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
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 (951) 691-5123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gates accept in Long Beach, CA?
Dr. Gates in Long Beach, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthSmart
Medicaid
Medicare
Preferred IPA
Universal Health Care
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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 1023072915.
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. Thomas Gates's specialty?
Dr. Gates is a Radiation Oncologist near Long Beach, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Gates to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Gates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gates is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Thomas Gates accepting new patients in Long Beach, CA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Gates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Gates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (951) 691-5123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Gates?
Please contact Dr. Gates's office at (951) 691-5123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Gates have?
Dr. Thomas Gates is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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