James Cato, MD
NPI 1679681183 · Single Specialty Group · Augusta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Cato, MD is a Single Specialty Group provider in Augusta, GA (NPI 1679681183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679681183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Single Specialty GroupGroup
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19809 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Group
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
639 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 322 | $74 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 126 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 119 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 60 | $163 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$163 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levofloxacin | 45 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 27 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 24 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 23 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-25
- Last updated
- 2016-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Cato's NPI number?
- James Cato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679681183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Cato's specialty?
- James Cato is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Single Specialty Group (Group).
- Where is James Cato located?
- James Cato's practice location on file with NPPES is 2123 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30904-4777.
- What is James Cato's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Cato is (706) 736-5244.
- Does James Cato accept Medicare?
- James Cato is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Cato's NPI active?
- Yes — James Cato's NPI (1679681183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.