Active NPI 1124414933 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Thomas Gates , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Gates, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in San Antonio, TX. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2015, Dr. Gates delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2829 BABCOCK RD STE 700.

Dr. Gates is affiliated with The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2829 Babcock Rd Ste 700

San Antonio, TX 782296015

Telephone 2108045400

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, Llp Facility NPI 1457429375

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -12.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.7 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

166 Specialists

Practicing in San Antonio, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

9.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gates (11 Years) 11 Yrs

San Antonio Specialty Average (23.7 Years) 23.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,261	188	$25.00	$0.97
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	388	238	$84.00	$32.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	344	226	$178.00	$85.99
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	266	186	$175.26	$67.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	242	181	$262.00	$119.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	73	$262.00	$104.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	34	34	$400.00	$156.78
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	32	27	$90.00	$30.93
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	28	26	$680.00	$142.82
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	26	24	$464.00	$109.34
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	25	24	$2500.00	$345.46
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	23	22	$7189.00	$1325.65
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	21	21	$3039.00	$116.36
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$5205.00	$971.19
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	15	$4488.00	$487.93
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$500.00	$165.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	922	156	$25.00	$1.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	280	180	$84.00	$33.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	269	175	$178.00	$86.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	234	156	$262.00	$121.47
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	200	153	$168.72	$65.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$262.00	$106.09
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	44	39	$680.00	$135.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	43	43	$400.00	$157.60
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	39	27	$90.00	$31.41
73200 Ct scan of arm without contrast	27	27	$464.00	$108.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	25	14	$102.00	$39.60
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	21	13	$114.00	$45.14
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$500.00	$168.77
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$4488.00	$495.47
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$3039.00	$119.70
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$7189.00	$1394.26
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	13	13	$2500.00	$361.78
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$5205.00	$1034.34
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	12	12	$123.00	$38.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	685	133	$25.00	$1.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	276	166	$178.00	$87.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	267	156	$84.00	$33.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	155	124	$262.00	$119.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	153	124	$159.61	$64.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	87	87	$262.00	$107.78
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	45	32	$90.00	$29.69
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	41	34	$114.00	$44.36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$400.00	$158.08
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	29	28	$680.00	$174.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$500.00	$190.13
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	12	$119.00	$45.80
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	14	$3039.00	$143.59
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	12	$1000.00	$155.40
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	11	$5205.00	$962.13
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$7189.00	$1384.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	145	31	$25.00	$1.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	56	47	$262.00	$126.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	43	36	$84.00	$33.35
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	32	30	$166.50	$66.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$400.00	$163.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	17	$178.00	$89.05
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	12	$114.00	$44.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-04-06

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX R6784

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp

2829 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 782296015

Phone: 2108045400

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp

400 Concord Plaza Dr, San Antonio, TX 782166991

Phone: 2108045400

The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp

19138 Us Hwy 281 N, San Antonio, TX 782584988

Phone: 2108045400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners

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Physical Therapy Assistant

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Physical Therapist Assistant

Tracy Robbins , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1063619609

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Ester Beasley , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1093185381

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Jesse Peterson , DPT

Physical Therapist - Electrophysiology, Clinical

NPI 1104571256

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Adelaide Bachle , PA

Physician Assistant

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Physician Assistant

Dr. Mickey Dobson , MD

Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 06, 2021

Registered at 2829 BABCOCK RD STE 700, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782296015 (Tel: 2108045400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 06, 2021

Registered at 400 CONCORD PLAZA DR STE 300, SAN ANTONIO, TX 782166991 (Tel: 2108045416)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 06, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R6784 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active April 08, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 08, 2015

Registered at 5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 753907201 (Tel: 2146483111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 08, 2015

Registered at 5323 HARRY HINES BLVD, DALLAS, TX 753907201

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 08, 2015

Recorded as STEPHEN GATES, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 08, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 08, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124414933

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 08, 2015

Last Update: April 06, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300

San Antonio, TX 782166991

Phone: 2108045416

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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