Chad Bates, M.D.
Chad Bates is a Family Medicine specialist based in Kingsport, TN with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Chad Bates, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 22+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 25% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6094dNPPES updated 2009-09-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2033 Meadowview Lane Suite 200 Holston Medical Group Pc, Kingsport, TN 37660
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.5%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.1%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.3 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
319
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
815
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
15,041
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.12M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$393 received from industry
25 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chad Bates's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Eastern Virginia Medical School
22 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 9 Hmg Credentialing, Kingsport, TN 37660
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Chad Bates
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chad Bates for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kingsport required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chad Bates
Dr. Bates is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kingsport, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (423) 857-2260.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chad Bates
Practice Location
2033 Meadowview Lane Suite 200 Holston Medical Group Pc, Kingsport, TN 37660
Mailing Address
Po Box 9 Hmg Credentialing, Kingsport, TN 37660
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