Edward Cate, MD
NPI 1245810829 · Internal Medicine Physician · Greenville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Cate, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Greenville, NC (NPI 1245810829).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245810829
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2025-03326 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 38 | 12 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 13 |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 23 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 14 | — |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 14 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$187 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-08
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23
- Certified
- 2026-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Cate's NPI number?
- Edward Cate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245810829, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Cate's specialty?
- Edward Cate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Cate located?
- Edward Cate's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Stantonsburg Rd, Greenville, NC 27834-2818.
- What is Edward Cate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Cate is (252) 744-1600.
- Does Edward Cate accept Medicare?
- Edward Cate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Cate's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Cate's NPI (1245810829) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.