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Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD

(Dr. Vernice Bates, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and more.

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD is a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Catholic Health System, Kaleida Health and Dent Neurologic Institute.

Office Locations

200 Sterling Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127

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2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

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Catholic Health System

2605 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14225

(716) 891-2400

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Catholic Health System

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

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Kaleida Health

3980 Sheridan Drive
Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 250-2000

(716) 250-2045

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565 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220

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Some issues Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

head/brain CT scan

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

CT scan

head/brain CT scan

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD performed more blood draw, head/brain CT scan, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, CT scan, head/brain CT scan, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

brain imaging

brain MRI

In 2023, Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD performed more brain imaging (neuroimaging), and brain MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within New York.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

MRI angiogram

vascular imaging

By Affordability:

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New York, Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, MRI angiogram (MRA), and vascular imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for angiogram (angiography), carotid (neck) MRA, vascular studies, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2012 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	281
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1677
CT scan	367
doctor visit	1321
hip imaging	18
lab tests	240
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1829
musculoskeletal imaging	65
neck imaging	56
spinal procedures	647
ultrasound (sonogram)	401
vascular procedures	650

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2013 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	52
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1883
CT scan	422
doctor visit	1155
lab tests	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1959
musculoskeletal imaging	28
neck imaging	51
spinal procedures	644
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	417
vascular procedures	653

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1042
Female	1559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2237
Black	230
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	817
From 75 to 84	691
85 and over	299
Less than 65	794

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2014 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	1024
CT scan	224
doctor visit	710
lab tests	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	1026
musculoskeletal imaging	22
neck imaging	33
spinal procedures	343
ultrasound (sonogram)	394
vascular procedures	566

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	709
Female	1043

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1531
Black	122
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	577
From 75 to 84	469
85 and over	185
Less than 65	521

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2015 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	176
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	723
CT scan	139
doctor visit	735
lab tests	110
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	742
musculoskeletal imaging	28
neck imaging	20
spinal procedures	219
ultrasound (sonogram)	379
vascular procedures	488

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1288
Female	1766

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2614
Black	252
Hispanic	64
Asian	38
Other	64
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1054
From 75 to 84	844
85 and over	308
Less than 65	848

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2016 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	132
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	778
chronic care	14
CT scan	92
doctor visit	671
lab tests	85
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	857
musculoskeletal imaging	16
neck imaging	17
spinal procedures	243
ultrasound (sonogram)	367
vascular procedures	472

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	651
Female	870

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1295
Black	129
Hispanic	33
Asian	16
Other	37
Native American	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	404
85 and over	155
Less than 65	436

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2017 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	38
blood draw	185
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	815
chemotherapy	38
CT scan	52
doctor visit	696
lab tests	108
minimally invasive procedures	101
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	930
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	24
spinal procedures	266
ultrasound (sonogram)	316
vascular procedures	452

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	671
Female	1008

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1431
Black	154
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	566
From 75 to 84	407
85 and over	166
Less than 65	540

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2018 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	84
blood draw	160
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	743
chemotherapy	84
doctor visit	488
lab tests	85
minimally invasive procedures	209
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	882
neck imaging	21
spinal procedures	255
ultrasound (sonogram)	295
vascular procedures	432

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	587
Female	879

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1261
Black	111
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	141
Less than 65	461

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2019 were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	90
blood draw	147
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	794
chemotherapy	90
doctor visit	449
lab tests	68
minimally invasive procedures	192
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	865
neck imaging	28
spinal procedures	217
ultrasound (sonogram)	285
vascular procedures	459

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	634
Female	910

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1299
Black	133
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	144
Less than 65	482

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2020 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
blood draw	171
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	772
chemotherapy	70
CT scan	80
doctor visit	679
lab tests	91
minimally invasive procedures	204
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	698
neck imaging	35
spinal procedures	142
ultrasound (sonogram)	179
vascular procedures	350

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	511
Female	796

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1104
Black	111
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	37
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	472
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	131
Less than 65	364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2021 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	178
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	845
CT scan	84
doctor visit	692
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	24
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	699
neck imaging	37
spinal procedures	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	201
vascular procedures	396

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	807

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1159
Black	99
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	491
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	141
Less than 65	324

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2022 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), vascular procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	144
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	711
CT scan	78
doctor visit	504
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	515
neck imaging	29
spinal procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	300

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	423
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	922
Black	81
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	105
Less than 65	225

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY during 2023 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), vascular procedures and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	199
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	698
CT scan	99
doctor visit	532
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	484
neck imaging	35
spinal procedures	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	166
vascular procedures	336

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	871
Black	78
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	382
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	104
Less than 65	233

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD treated as a neurologist in Orchard Park, NY were MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), brain imaging (neuroimaging), vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	70
blood draw	153
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	955
chemotherapy	70
chronic care	14
CT scan	163
doctor visit	719
hip imaging	18
lab tests	86
minimally invasive procedures	127
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	957
musculoskeletal imaging	28
neck imaging	32
spinal procedures	258
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	294
vascular procedures	462

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	910

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	125
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	1310
Hispanic	38
Native American / Alaskan Native	2
Other	37

**Age**
75 to 84	413
85 and over	156
Less than 65	435
65 to 74	527

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: - Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: - Neurology (1981)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Catholic Health System

Kaleida Health

Dent Neurologic Institute

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$2,609 UBRELVY $2,427	BOTOX $131	QULIPTA $50
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,472 AUSTEDO $632	AZILECT $322	AJOVY $163	Austedo XR $125	COPAXONE $73	Other $156
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,408 Nuedexta $1,350	ONZETRA Xsail $58
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,320 APTIOM $1,320
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$565 Aimovig $324	EXELON PATCH $208	Gilenya $19	$14
Other	$5,879 NUPLAZID $515	Nayzilam $352	REXULTI $322	PANZYGA $250	GOCOVRI $241	Other $4,199

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,500
Consulting Fee	$2,370
Education	$263
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$120

Research Payments

Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $11,905.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Vernice E. Bates, MD.

NEUROLOGY PRACTICE CONSORTIUM GPO, LLC	2023	$143,255.07	Physician Covered Recipient	1.) Value of interest is a cumulative total calculated by adding year-over-year ownership values per provider.2.) Payments are made to a group practice rather than to a specific physician. The group practice owns 50% of the GPO. We calculate ownership percentage/dollar amount invested by determining the percentage of overhead buydown per physician clinic as a result of the practice ownership in the GPO.
NEUROLOGY PRACTICE CONSORTIUM GPO, LLC	2021	$51,304.05	Physician Covered Recipient	The organization the physician practices at owns 50% of the GPO, therefore 50% of the profit goes to the medical practice.
NEUROLOGY PRACTICE CONSORTIUM GPO, LLC	2020	$28,874.70	Physician Covered Recipient	Physician is employed at outpatient neurology practice that owns a percentage of the GPO

Biography

Dr. Vernice Bates is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neuroradiology in Amherst, NY, Buffalo, NY, and Orchard Park, NY. He is especially interested in transient ischemic attack (TIA), vascular imaging, and brain imaging (neuroimaging). Dr. Bates is professionally affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Kaleida Health, and Dent Neurologic Institute. He attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Walter Reed Army Medical Center for residency.