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Dr. Paul Kenneth Bates Jr., M.D.

Pediatrics Physician in Hickory, NC · enumerated 2006 · practices at Catawba Pediatric Associates, P.A..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Paul Kenneth Bates Jr.
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 240 18th Street Cir Se, Hickory, NC, 28602
Phone (828) 322-2550
Fax (828) 322-7748
Enumeration date Jan 6, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jul 17, 2009

Taxonomy & licenses

208000000X Pediatrics Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 19206 (NC) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
13765 Other NC BCBS
8913765 Medicaid NC -
19206 Other NC NC MEDICAL LICENSE

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What specialty is Paul Bates?
Paul Bates is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Pediatrics Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2009-07-17.