Harold Cates, MD
NPI 1063498392 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harold Cates, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1063498392).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063498392
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33442 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,024 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 665 | $83 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 347 | $36 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 252 | $61 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 131 | $42 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 103 | $1,138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 214 | 90 |
| Amoxicillin | 175 | 96 |
| Nabumetone | 136 | 103 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 43 | 35 |
| Methylprednisolone | 41 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 36 | 11 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 29 | — |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 28 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$358 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2023-10-12
- Certified
- 2023-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harold Cates's NPI number?
- Harold Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063498392, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harold Cates's specialty?
- Harold Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Harold Cates located?
- Harold Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 9430 Park West Blvd Ste 130, Knoxville, TN 37923-4205.
- What is Harold Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harold Cates is (865) 690-4861.
- Does Harold Cates accept Medicare?
- Harold Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harold Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Harold Cates's NPI (1063498392) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.