Thomas BatesMD
Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
2027 Medicare Advantage
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The 18 Medicare Advantage plans we show for Carteret County, NC in 2027
- 15 list Thomas
- 3 not listed

UnitedHealthcare
9 plans list Thomas.
AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 900 Medical Park Ave, Unit C-3, New Bern, NC, 28562
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 900 Medical Park Ave, Unit C-3, New Bern, NC, 28562
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthAARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 900 Medical Park Ave, Unit C-3, New Bern, NC, 28562
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$34a monthUHC Complete Care NC-27 (HMO-POS C-SNP)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 900 Medical Park Ave, Unit C-3, New Bern, NC, 28562
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
6 plans list Thomas.
Blue Medicare Essential (HMO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 534 N 35th St, Ste D, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 221 Professional Cir, # B, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 105 Professional Park Dr, Beaufort, NC, 28516
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 2145 Country Club Rd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthBlue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 534 N 35th St, Ste D, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 221 Professional Cir, # B, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 105 Professional Park Dr, Beaufort, NC, 28516
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 2145 Country Club Rd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthBlue Medicare Freedom+ (PPO)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 534 N 35th St, Ste D, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 221 Professional Cir, # B, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 105 Professional Park Dr, Beaufort, NC, 28516
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 2145 Country Club Rd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a monthBlue Medicare Medical Only (HMO-POS)
Source: Medicare.gov provider data.
Listed offices for this plan:
- 534 N 35th St, Ste D, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 221 Professional Cir, # B, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 3714 Guardian Ave, Ste E, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- 105 Professional Park Dr, Beaufort, NC, 28516
- 775 W Corbett Ave, Ste 2, Swansboro, NC, 28584
- 2145 Country Club Rd, Ste 800, Jacksonville, NC, 28546
This result applies to these offices. Other locations are not confirmed.
$0a month

Humana
Not listed on its 3 plans here. That isn't proof they're out of network.
Premiums are each plan's own monthly premium, as filed with Medicare. You keep paying your Medicare Part B premium.
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Original Medicare
Original Medicare status
Most Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies have no provider network: they help pay Original Medicare's cost sharing where Medicare is accepted. Medicare SELECT policies can require network providers for full benefits. Ask the office whether they accept Medicare.
Medicare enrollment and assignment have not been verified here. Advantage directory results do not answer this question.
No opt-out record in this CMS file. CMS's file covers data through 2026-08-31. This does not establish Medicare enrollment, assignment, or whether the office accepts new Medicare patients.
CMS opt-out source · Data through 2026-08-31 · Reviewed Oct 25, 2026
Where they practice
Practice location
- NPI issued
- 2006
- Registry record updated
- Feb 19, 2025
Medicare's clinician details aren't available on this page yet.
Questions
Common questions
Which 2027 Medicare Advantage plans list Thomas Bates?
In Carteret County, NC, 15 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 list Thomas in provider data from Medicare.gov or the carrier, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO), AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS) and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0004 (PPO). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Networks can change during the year, so confirm with the office or the plan before you enroll.
Does Thomas Bates take UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists Thomas on 9 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Carteret County, NC, including AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-0001 (PPO) and AARP Medicare Advantage from UHC NC-26 (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or UnitedHealthcare before you enroll.
Does Thomas Bates take Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage plans?
Medicare.gov provider data lists Thomas on 6 Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 in Carteret County, NC, including Blue Medicare Essential (HMO) and Blue Medicare Essential Plus (HMO-POS). CMS matches apply to the covered offices shown with each plan; other offices are not confirmed. Confirm with the office or Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina before you enroll.
Does Thomas Bates take Humana Medicare Advantage plans?
Humana's own provider directory doesn't list Thomas on any of its 3 plans for 2027 in Carteret County, NC. Directories can lag, and a clinician can be in network at another office, so that isn't proof Thomas is out of network. Ask the office or a Silverpath advisor to confirm.
Where does Thomas Bates practice?
3714 Guardian Ave Ste E, Morehead City, NC 28557.
How do I confirm Thomas is in my plan's network?
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- Humana's directory doesn't list Thomas Bates on any of its 3 plans in Carteret County, NC.
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