Seth Kates, M.D.
NPI 1760473557 · Dermatology Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Seth Kates, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1760473557).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760473557
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 75849 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13,864 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 4,976 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,997 | $100 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,060 | $72 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Placement of Radiation Therapy FieldsG6001 | 846 | $215 |
| Obtaining Data Needed to Develop the Optimal Radiation Treatment, 1 Treatment Area77280 | 803 | $322 |
| Superficial And/Or Low Voltage Radiation Treatment Delivery77401 | 783 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 262 | 167 |
| Cephalexin | 174 | 154 |
| Fluorouracil | 84 | 80 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 70 | 45 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 44 | 16 |
| Nystatin | 40 | 12 |
| Ketoconazole | 40 | 29 |
| Metronidazole | 39 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,155 across 174 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
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2011-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Seth Kates's NPI number?
- Seth Kates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760473557, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Seth Kates's specialty?
- Seth Kates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Seth Kates located?
- Seth Kates's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Worcester, MA 01608-1209.
- What is Seth Kates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Seth Kates is (508) 754-3823.
- Does Seth Kates accept Medicare?
- Seth Kates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Seth Kates's NPI active?
- Yes — Seth Kates's NPI (1760473557) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.