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Dr. James Bates, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 66
Dr. James Bates, MD
3.9 (29 Ratings)
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Dr. James Bates, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation* Age 66
Meridian, ID
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. James Bates, MD works in Meridian, ID as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and has 37 years experience.

They are board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and graduated from Creighton University in 1987. At present, Dr. Bates has received an average rating of 3.9 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. They are affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Bates practices at Spine & Physical Medicine in Meridian, ID.

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Locations

  1. 1 Spine & Physical Medicine PLLC
    2690 S Eagle Rd # 150, Meridian, ID 83642

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3.9
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Aug 11, 2021
He seems very knowledgable and kind
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University
    1987
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Dr. James Bates, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Bates accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross of Idaho as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Bates accepts here.

Dr. Bates has a star rating of 3.9/5 and has been reviewed 29 times.

Dr. Bates is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Dr. Bates has been practicing as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician for 37 years.

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