Overview
Michael Prater is an Orthopedics provider in Gastonia, North Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
870 Summit Crossing Pl, Gastonia, NC 28054
2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Prater
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Prater?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Prater by calling their office at 704-867-2333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Prater a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Prater is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael Prater specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Prater is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Michael Prater participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Prater has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Prater's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Prater accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Prater accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 704-867-2333 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Prater isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Prater isExperienced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Prater isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.