George Cater, MD
NPI 1578805644 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Cater, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1578805644).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578805644
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD466839 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
1,807 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 | 809 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 190 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 143 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 100 | $111 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 72 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 177 | 62 |
| Furosemide | 125 | 49 |
| Spironolactone | 113 | 37 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 112 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 110 | 39 |
| Carvedilol | 62 | 25 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 across 6 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
- 2013-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Cater's NPI number?
- George Cater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578805644, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Cater's specialty?
- George Cater is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Cater located?
- George Cater's practice location on file with NPPES is 9100 Babcock Blvd Ste 1135, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5815.
- What is George Cater's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Cater is (412) 748-6484.
- Does George Cater accept Medicare?
- George Cater is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Cater's NPI active?
- Yes — George Cater's NPI (1578805644) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.