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Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: ankle problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), foot problems

2626 Alexandria Pike Suite 100
Highland Heights, KY 41076

(859) 301-2663

Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD is affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network.

Office Locations

The Christ Hospital Health Network

2626 Alexandria Pike Suite 100
Highland Heights, KY 41076

(859) 301-2663

(859) 817-7848

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560 S Loop Road
Edgewood, KY 41017

(859) 301-2663

(859) 817-7848

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Some issues Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

In The News

“Dr. Nicholas Gates' practice has been dedicated to Foot and Ankle Surgery and Sports Medicine since 1998.”—"Story from OrthoCincy HEALTHY LIVING: About us: Foot and ankle surgery and sports medicine", Cincinnati.com , November 2018

“About us: Dr. Nicholas T. Gates.”—"Story from OrthoCincy HEALTHY LIVING: About us: Dr. Nicholas T. Gates", Cincinnati.com , October 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2012 were X-rays, immobilization, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
doctor visit	366
hospital care	13
immobilization	51
injections	13
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	30
X-rays	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2013 were X-rays, immobilization, musculoskeletal imaging and closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	31
doctor visit	429
hip imaging	11
immobilization	75
injections	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	48
X-rays	82

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2014 were immobilization, X-rays, closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	23
doctor visit	452
hospital care	18
immobilization	60
injections	16
inpatient care	18
musculoskeletal imaging	18
X-rays	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	252

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	28
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2015 were immobilization, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	11
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	15
doctor visit	440
hip imaging	11
hospital care	22
immobilization	55
implant removal	13
injections	11
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	33
X-rays	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	54
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	419
hip imaging	13
hospital care	14
immobilization	30
injections	27
inpatient care	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	43
X-rays	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	21
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2017 were X-rays, immobilization, aspiration and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	22
doctor visit	394
hospital care	23
immobilization	52
injections	23
inpatient care	23
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	30
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2018 were X-rays, immobilization, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	16
doctor visit	368
hospital care	19
immobilization	25
implant removal	11
injections	24
inpatient care	19
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	225

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	28
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2019 were X-rays, immobilization, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	18
doctor visit	294
hospital care	24
immobilization	40
injections	24
inpatient care	24
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	64

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	178

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	25
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	271
injections	16
musculoskeletal imaging	20
X-rays	50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	16
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2021 were aspiration, injections, immobilization and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	253
immobilization	18
injections	20
X-rays	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY during 2022 were X-rays, immobilization, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	282
immobilization	28
injections	26
X-rays	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	155

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated as a foot and ankle surgeon in Highland Heights, KY were X-rays, immobilization, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	19
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	19
doctor visit	360
hip imaging	11
hospital care	19
immobilization	43
implant removal	12
injections	19
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	11
musculoskeletal imaging	29
X-rays	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD.

**Gender**
Female	221
Male	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	201
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	70
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	161

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surg.) and has a state license in Kentucky.

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surg.)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Christ Hospital Health Network

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas Thomas Gates, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$248,578 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $82,537	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION $1,063	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE ANCHORS $200	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS TRAUMA ANKLE FRACTURE $126	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION OTHER $100	Other $164,552
Legacy Ortho LLC	$1,776 $1,776
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$1,772 Foot and Ankle $1,038	Infinity $365	AUGMENT $125	Cartiva $125	FOOTANDANKLE $107	Other $11
Stryker Corporation	$1,410 ADAPT $669	Prophecy $173	Infinity $161	PRIME SERIES $155	Anchorage $77	Other $175
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$565 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $452	Exparel $113
Other	$932 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $322	Quantum Total Ankle $123	TFN ADVANCED $87	Zilretta $70	VA-LCP $58	Other $272

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$162,140
Consulting Fee	$59,837
Travel and Lodging	$24,932
Food and Beverage	$5,536
Education	$2,588

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Gates is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In Dr. Gates's practice, he is particularly interested in foot problems, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and ankle problems. He attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network. The Christ Hospital Health Network reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Highland Heights, KY.