Daphne Cates, M.D.
NPI 1164429205 · Family Medicine Physician · Sanford, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daphne Cates, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sanford, NC (NPI 1164429205).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164429205
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2001014335 (NC)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
235 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 130 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 35 | $16 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 27 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 24 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 19 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$35 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 345 | 99 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 290 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 222 | 67 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 188 | 48 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 138 | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 136 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 500 Holly Springs RdHolly Springs, NC 27540-6204Phone: (919) 552-5845Fax: (919) 350-9821
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2019-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daphne Cates's NPI number?
- Daphne Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164429205, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daphne Cates's specialty?
- Daphne Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daphne Cates located?
- Daphne Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 2412 Wilkins Dr, Sanford, NC 27330.
- What is Daphne Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daphne Cates is (919) 776-6000.
- Does Daphne Cates accept Medicare?
- Daphne Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daphne Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Daphne Cates's NPI (1164429205) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.