Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vernice Bates, M.D.
Neurology · Amherst, NY
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bates from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Bates
Dr. Vernice Bates is a neurology specialist in Amherst, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bates performed 7,113 Medicare services across 2,241 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Bates received a total of $9,059 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bates is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 11% volume in NY
$9,059 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,113
Medicare services
Top 11% in NY for neurology
2,241
Unique beneficiaries
$35
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~374 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadobenate dimeglumine injection An injection of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results. |
2,059 | $1 | $7 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,680 | $0 | $1 |
| Platelet aggregation function test A blood test that measures how well platelets clump together. It evaluates the function of platelets in the blood clotting process. |
910 | $24 | $53 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
314 | $36 | $100 |
| MRI scan of brain, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves. |
311 | $150 | $607 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
227 | $37 | $120 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
226 | $17 | $32 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
199 | $6 | $6 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
166 | $137 | $285 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
157 | $127 | $200 |
| MRI of brain with and without contrast An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures. |
153 | $241 | $1,285 |
| CT scan of head/brain, without contrast A CT scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the head or brain without the use of contrast dye. |
99 | $80 | $269 |
| 3D radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing A radiographic imaging procedure that creates three-dimensional images using computerized processing of the captured data. |
98 | $57 | $185 |
| MRI of head blood vessels without contrast An MRI scan that creates detailed images of the blood vessels in the head without using contrast dye. |
91 | $163 | $615 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 88 | $162 | $275 |
| Remote vital sign monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes This code covers the time spent by a provider managing patient data from remote vital sign monitoring devices. It applies to each additional 20-minute increment beyond the initial monthly service period. |
86 | $30 | $80 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
61 | $93 | $150 |
| Remote physiologic monitoring setup and education Initial setup of remote monitoring equipment and patient education on its use. |
47 | $14 | $40 |
| MRI of head blood vessels with and without contrast An MRI scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the blood vessels in the head, performed both before and after the dye is administered. |
44 | $237 | $1,070 |
| MRI of neck blood vessels with and without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the blood vessels in the neck. Images are taken both before and after the administration of a contrast dye to enhance visibility. |
35 | $274 | $1,070 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
31 | $18 | $159 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
20 | $93 | $615 |
| Brain blood flow ultrasound with microbubble injection An ultrasound test that uses microbubble injections to visualize blood flow within the brain's blood vessels. This procedure is used to detect blood clots. |
11 | $126 | $542 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$9,059
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,294/year across 7 years
Top 26% in NY for neurology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
324
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,304 (69.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$2,370 (26.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$385 (4.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,374
2023
$847
2022
$840
2021
$3,500
2020
$764
2019
$1,215
2018
$519
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
UCB, Inc.
$256
Lilly USA, LLC
$220
Eisai Inc.
$204
ABBVIE INC.
$183
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$153
Lundbeck LLC
$84
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$84
PFIZER INC.
$76
GE HEALTHCARE
$28
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$21
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$15
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 49.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AbbVie Inc.
$2,426
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,071
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$928
PFIZER INC.
$459
UCB, Inc.
$369
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$339
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$336
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$332
Lilly USA, LLC
$268
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$241
Eisai Inc.
$204
Lundbeck LLC
$201
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$184
ABBVIE INC.
$183
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$178
Biogen, Inc.
$151
Amgen Inc.
$141
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$129
Genentech USA, Inc.
$125
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$85
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$84
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$52
Boston Scientific Corporation
$49
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$46
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$41
Alkermes, Inc.
$39
GE HEALTHCARE
$31
GE HealthCare
$31
SK Life Science, Inc.
$24
Grifols USA, LLC
$24
Abbott Laboratories
$22
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$22
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
$21
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$21
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.
$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$18
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$16
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$14
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$11
Top 3 companies account for 48.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADUHELM · AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AMPLATZER TALISMAN · AMYVID · ARISTADA · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · Aristada 441 mg · Austedo XR · BOTOX · BRILINTA · Briviact · COMIRNATY · COPAXONE · ELIQUIS · FIRDAPSE · GOCOVRI · Gamunex-C · HYQVIA · Horizant · INFLECTRA · INGREZZA · INJECTAFER · INVEGA SUSTENNA · KISUNLA · LOOP · Leqembi · NORTHERA · NOURIANZ · NUCALA · NUEDEXTA · NUPLAZID · NURTEC ODT · Nayzilam · Nourianz · Nuedexta · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · ONPATTRO · ORENCIA · Ongentys · PANZYGA · QULIPTA · RELEXXII · REXULTI · RYTARY · Repatha · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · STELARA · Soliris · UBRELVY · ULTOMIRIS · VYEPTI · WATCHMAN Access System
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (70%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Neurologists within 10 mi
73
Per 100K population
7.7
County median income
$71,175
Nearest hospital
UPSTATE NEW YORK VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (WESTERN NY VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM)
2.5 mi
2.5 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Bates is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Bates experienced with gadobenate dimeglumine injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bates performed 2,059 gadobenate dimeglumine injection services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Bates receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Bates received a total of $9,059 from 42 companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Bates's costs compare to other neurologists in Amherst?
Dr. Bates's average Medicare payment per service is $35. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Bates) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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