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Dr. Nelson Richard Bates, O.D.

Dr. Nelson Richard Bates is a Optometrist provider (Optometrist) practicing in Burbank, CA, registered in the NPPES registry with NPI 1720071822 since 2005. The credential OD stands for Doctor of Optometry.

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NPI 1720071822
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Nelson Richard Bates
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2625 W ALAMEDA AVE, 208, Burbank, CA, 91505
Phone 8188453557
Fax 8188452600
Enumeration date 2005-08-24
Last updated in NPPES 2012-09-21

Taxonomy & licenses

Taxonomy code Specialty Primary License State
152W00000X Optometrist Primary OPT5501 CA

OD — Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
SD0055010 Medicaid CA
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Provider: Nelson Bates, O.D.
NPI: 1720071822
Taxonomy: 152W00000X (Optometrist)
Address: 2625 W ALAMEDA AVE, 208, Burbank, CA, 91505

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Nelson Bates?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Nelson Bates is 1720071822, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Nelson Bates practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Burbank, CA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-11. Provider record last updated 2012-09-21.