# Robert J Bates, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/robert-bates-md-1538164231
NPI: 1538164231
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Robert J Bates, MD is a urology based in Watford City, ND practicing at Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc with NPI 1538164231.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Urology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1976
- NPI: 1538164231 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1538164231))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mckenzie County Healthcare Systems Inc
- Address: 509 16th St Ne, Suite 3, Watford City, ND, 588547628
- Phone: (701) 444-7814
- Group practice size: 61 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [BCBS North Dakota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-dakota) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Robert J Bates, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1538164231).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $30.

Largest disclosed payer: PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation ($30 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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