Dr. Thomas Bates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Thomas Bates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morehead City, North Carolina. In 2023, Dr. Bates performed 68 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#40 in North Carolina) and 47 hip replacements (#37 in North Carolina), for a combined total of 115 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in North Carolina.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
68 verified cases
#40 in North Carolina
Hip Replacement
47 verified cases
#37 in North Carolina

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bates

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (115 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bates, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 252-247-2101
3714 Guardian Ave Ste E
Morehead City, NC 28557
NPI: 1073612842
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
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Other Top North Carolina Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Steven Anderson - North Wilkesboro 298 procedures
Dr. Howard Homesley - Charlotte 274 procedures
Dr. Paul Greenlaw - New Bern 255 procedures
Dr. Bradley Vaughn - Raleigh 245 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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