Margaret Bates, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Margaret Bates is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(213) 977-4190Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Margaret Bates, M.D. in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (class of 1977), she has been practicing for over 49 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.26/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 359 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in CASee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in Los Angeles49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

637 Lucas Ave Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017-1912

Fax: (213) 250-4847
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

76.26/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

72

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

49

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

175

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $27k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$185 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Margaret Bates's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1977

    Keck School of Medicine of Usc

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Obstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Taxonomy: 207V00000X

Education & Training

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190201

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Virtual Obstetrics & Gynecology Care With Margaret Bates

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Margaret Bates for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Margaret Bates

Dr. Bates is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (213) 977-4190.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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