Philip Cato, MD
NPI 1245792951 · Anesthesiology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philip Cato, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1245792951).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245792951
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63585 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
170 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 77 | $56 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 37 | $62 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 15 | $92 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Lower Back and Leg Nerve (sciatic Nerve)64445 | 15 | $66 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 15 | $45 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 11 | $26 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $26–$92 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-02
- Last updated
- 2023-09-15
- Certified
- 2023-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philip Cato's NPI number?
- Philip Cato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245792951, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philip Cato's specialty?
- Philip Cato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philip Cato located?
- Philip Cato's practice location on file with NPPES is 1924 Alcoa Hwy # U-109, Knoxville, TN 37920-1511.
- What is Philip Cato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philip Cato is (865) 305-9220.
- Does Philip Cato accept Medicare?
- Philip Cato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philip Cato's NPI active?
- Yes — Philip Cato's NPI (1245792951) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.