Dr. Stephen Kates, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
11 verified cases
#173 in Virginia

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)

Questions to Ask Dr. Kates

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Kates, I see your Medicare volume is lowerβ€”what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

Contact & Location

πŸ“ž Phone: 804-828-7069
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
NPI: 1013985886
Credentials: MD
βœ… Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
πŸ“… 19 years of practice experience
πŸŽ“ Licensed MD
πŸ₯ Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
πŸ“ž Contact information available
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.