Dr. John A. Bates
- Gender: Male
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1326425059
Dr. John A. Bates D.O
Plastic Surgeon
He is located at 146 East Hospital Drive Suite 400 in West Columbia, SC 29169. Can help patients with the following: Breast Implant Removals, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Enlarged Spleen, Heart Disease, Lip Augmentation, Lymphedema. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326425059. Appointment can be made via the phone number (803) 936-3300.
Conditions treated
Dr. John A. Bates, being an plastic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. John A. Bates.
- Achalasia
- Anal Fissure
- Appendicitis
- Boils
- Breast Implant Removals
- Breast Implants
- Breast Reduction
- Buttock Lift
- Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Cosmetic Surgery
- Crohn's Disease
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Cyst
- Dermabrasion
- Diverticulosis
- Enlarged Spleen
- Esophageal Cancer
- Eyelid Lift
- Facelift
- Gallstones
- Gangrene
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Lip Augmentation
- Liposuction
- Lymphedema
- Otoplasty / Ear Lift
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Rhinoplasty
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Tummy Tuck
- Ulcerative Colitis
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. John A. Bates as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of May 2, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 38 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Congaree Bronze 1 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Bronze 2 | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Gold 1 | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 1 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Silver 2 + Adult Vision | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Expanded Bronze | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Gold | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Congaree Standard Silver | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. John A. Bates is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. John A. Bates is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery .
Bills through: Plastic Surgery Consultants, Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Endologix | $188 |
| W. L. Gore \u0026 Associates | $171 |
| DAVOL INC. | $148 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $921 |
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. John A. Bates treat?
Dr. John A. Bates provides treatment for Breast Implant Removals, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Enlarged Spleen, Heart Disease, Lip Augmentation, Lymphedema. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. John A. Bates accept insurance?
Dr. John A. Bates is listed in-network for 38 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. John A. Bates?
Dr. John A. Bates's office is located at 146 East Hospital Drive Suite 400 in West Columbia, SC 29169.