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Dr. James Bates, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
3.9 (29)
Map Pin Small Meridian, ID
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. James Bates, MD

Dr. James Bates, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist in Meridian, ID. They specialize in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from Creighton University and is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa, St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Bates an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Bates works at Spine & Physical Medicine in Meridian, ID. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bates' Office Locations

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    Spine & Physical Medicine Pllc
    2690 S Eagle Rd # 150, Meridian, ID 83642 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 401-1000

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  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa
  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
  • Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario
  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center

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    3.9
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    Specialties*
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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    • 37 years of experience
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    • 1821092412
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Creighton University
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    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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    Dr. James Bates, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Bates is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Bates works at Spine & Physical Medicine in Meridian, ID. View the full address on Dr. Bates’s profile.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Bates. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bates.

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