Dr. Stephen Gates
Hospice/Palliative Care in Kyle, Texas
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Stephen Gates, MD, is a Hospice/Palliative Care specialist in Kyle, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1980, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospice/Palliative Care. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Seton Medical Center Hays, University Medical Center, University Medical Center At Brackenridge. Dr. Stephen Gates also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Tri-County Practice Association. Dr. Stephen Gates accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (512) 504-5000 to request Dr. Stephen Gates the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Stephen Gates |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0941437669 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hospice/Palliative Care (primary specialty)
- Anesthesiology
Experience
- Over 45 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Stephen Gates attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1980.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1902802697
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 27, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Stephen Gates
Medical Licenses
Dr. Stephen Gates has been primarily specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Anesthesiology / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine An anesthesiologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| F6654 | Texas |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
click for detail Anesthesiology An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
| F6654 | Texas |
- Family Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine
click for detail Hospice and Palliative Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
| F6654 | Texas |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Kyle, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Lubbock, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Austin, Texas | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Tri-County Practice Association
| Tri-County Practice Association | 248 |
Practice Locations
6001 Kyle Pkwy
Kyle, TX 78640-6112
Phone: (512) 504-5000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Thursday, January 19, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, March 29, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. Stephen Gates [NPI: 1902802697]Hospice/Palliative Care, Anesthesiology