V. Kate, M.D
NPI 1396706453 · Specialist · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
V. Kate, M.D is a Specialist provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1396706453).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396706453
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MA040901 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
9,149 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,928 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,491 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,146 | $126 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 897 | $14 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 756 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 77 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 792 | 263 |
| Potassium Chloride | 572 | 185 |
| Lisinopril | 563 | 182 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 408 | 124 |
| Chlorthalidone | 395 | 120 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 382 | 92 |
| Valsartan | 233 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,304 across 53 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
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2021-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is V. Kate's NPI number?
- V. Kate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396706453, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is V. Kate's specialty?
- V. Kate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is V. Kate located?
- V. Kate's practice location on file with NPPES is 495 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724-7732.
- What is V. Kate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for V. Kate is (732) 458-7575.
- Does V. Kate accept Medicare?
- V. Kate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is V. Kate's NPI active?
- Yes — V. Kate's NPI (1396706453) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.