Summary

John Bates, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist with Ochsner Health. Dr. Bates specializes in outpatient mental health care. He provides personalized treatment using medication management and evidence-based strategies to support individuals with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. His clinical interests include adult psychiatry, addiction medicine and the use of telepsychiatry to improve access to care.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 24 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Oregon Health and Science University
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

John Bates

17050 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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Baton Rouge , LAPrairieville , LAMetairie , LASaint Louis , MO
Med School: Oregon Health and Science University Med School: Post-Master's certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine Med School: St Matthew's University (Cayman Islands)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Bates

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Mountain Health Co-Op
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • University of Utah Health Plans

Medical Specialties

John Bates has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

John Bates has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

John Bates holds an active medical license in the state of Wyoming.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Wyoming.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Oregon Health and Science University in 2006.

Internship

Completed their internship at Oregon Health and Science University in 2003.

Medical School

Graduated from Oregon Health and Science University in 2002.

NPI Number

John Bates' NPI number is 1720170228.

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What languages does John Bates speak?
John Bates speaks English.
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Where is John Bates's office located?
John Bates's office is located at 17050 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.

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