Mr Joel Douglas Bates, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Valparaiso, IN

Mr Joel Douglas Bates, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Valparaiso, Indiana. He went to Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Healthlinc Inc, Healthlinc Inc and his current practice location is 1001 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 462-7173.

Mr Joel Douglas Bates is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02006581A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1285738435.

Contact Information

Mr Joel Douglas Bates, DO
1001 Sturdy Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-4126
(219) 462-7173
(219) 462-7504



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Joel Douglas Bates
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience26 Years
Location1001 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Joel Douglas Bates attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285738435
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/12/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214915313
  • Enrollment ID: I20040713001138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Joel Douglas Bates such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285738435NPI-NPPES
300057704MedicaidIN
4750822-11MedicaidMI
1285738435MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5101013835 (Michigan)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 02006581A (Indiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Healthlinc Inc761892937357
Healthlinc Inc761892937357

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Entity NameMetropolitan Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811937519
PECOS PAC ID: 5597651836
Enrollment ID: O20040507000012

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Joel Douglas Bates, DO
1001 Sturdy Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-4126

Ph: (219) 462-7173
Mr Joel Douglas Bates, DO
1001 Sturdy Rd,
Valparaiso, IN 46383-4126

Ph: (219) 462-7173

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Practice Location: 2401 Valley Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2421 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-6192    Fax: 219-464-2585
Joel Mark Schumacher, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1105 Cumberland Xing, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-440-4835    Fax: 866-699-6936
Dr. Laura Teresa Vives, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 85 E Us Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Leah Ann Osorio, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1001 Sturdy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-462-7173    Fax: 219-462-7504
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1910 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone: 219-464-3696    Fax: 219-464-8115

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