Dr. Bruce P Bates
Geriatric Medicine in Portland, Maine
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 50+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Bruce P Bates, DO, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Portland, Maine. He attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974, having over 50 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Southern Maine Medical Center. Dr. Bruce P Bates also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of New England. Dr. Bruce P Bates accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Bruce P Bates at 716 Stevens Ave to request Dr. Bruce P Bates the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Bruce P Bates |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0042402067 |
| 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
- Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 50 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Bruce P Bates attended and graduated from Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1974.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1467439943
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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. Bruce P Bates
Medical Licenses
Dr. Bruce P Bates has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 50 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
click for detail Geriatric Medicine A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
| 896 | Maine |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Biddeford, Maine | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University Of New England
| University Of New England | 20 |
Practice Locations
716 Stevens Ave
Portland, ME 04103-693
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, April 17, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Wednesday, February 6, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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