NPI age
20 years
Enumerated 2005-09-16
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
Gordon Wright Bates JR., MD
Bates is 1 of 34 obstetrics & gynecology providers in Temple and 1 of 4633 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Plus 1 subspecialty
Licensed in
TX, AL
2 states
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2022-01-28
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 4633 active obstetrics & gynecology providers in Texas.
NPI age
20 years
↑ 2 yr above median (18 yr)
State licenses
2 states
Top 92% — 7% of peers are multi-state
Subspecialties
1
In the 21% of peers with subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2005 → 2026
2005-09Enumerated in NPPES
2005
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
Mailing address
Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
Additional practice locations
1 secondary location on file with NPPES.
Location 2
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Specialties
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Obstetrics & Gynecology PrimaryAn 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...
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Obstetrics & GynecologyAn obstetrician/gynecologist who is capable of managing complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 05 (AL) | 009911532 | |
| 01 (AL) | 051543656 | BCBS |
| 05 (AL) | 009911531 | |
| 01 (AL) | 051543654 | BCBS |
| 05 (AL) | 009911529 | |
| 01 (AL) | 051543657 | BCBS |
| 05 (AL) | 009911533 | |
| 01 (AL) | 051543655 | BCBS |
Multi-state credentialing: Licensed in 2 states. Useful context for credentialers building cross-state provider networks.
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 1981 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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