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James L Gates, DDS, PC

Q: What type of organization is James L Gates, DDS, PC?

James L Gates, DDS, PC is registered in NPPES as a General Practice Dentistry (its primary provider taxonomy).

General Practice Dentistry in Marion, VA · enumerated 2008 · authorized official James Gates, Owner/Operator.

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

National Provider Identifier

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name James L Gates, DDS, PC

Practice address 318 E Main St, Marion, VA, 24354

Phone (276) 783-6818

Fax (276) 783-2263

Enumeration date Apr 17, 2008

Last updated in NPPES Apr 17, 2008

Taxonomy & classification

1223G0001X General Practice Dentistry Dental Providers · License 0401005722 (VA) Primary

Authorized official

Name James Gates

Title Owner/Operator

Phone (276) 783-6818

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
141620	Other	VA	ANTHEM

What is an NPI number?

A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

What type of organization is James L Gates, DDS, PC?

James L Gates, DDS, PC is registered in NPPES as a General Practice Dentistry (its primary provider taxonomy).

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-04-17.