Dr. Stephen Kates, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Knee Replacement
11 verified cases
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 lowerβwhat percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"
Contact & Location
π Phone: 804-828-7069
1250 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23298
Richmond, VA 23298
NPI: 1013985886
Credentials: MD
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Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
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19 years of practice experience
π Licensed MD
π₯ Licensed surgical specialist
𦴠Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
π 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.