Christopher Cates, MD
NPI 1770999559 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Cates, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1770999559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770999559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.133890 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
431 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 74 | $74 |
| Irrigation and Suction of Lung Airways to Obtain Cells Using an Endoscope31624 | 53 | $20 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 37 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 36 | $110 |
| Biopsy of Lobe of Lung Using an Endoscope, 1 Lobe31628 | 27 | $32 |
| Exam of Lung Airways and Sampling of Lymph Nodes Using an Endoscope and Ultrasound Guidance, 3 Or More Lymph Nodes31653 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$472 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 231 Albert Sabin WayCincinnati, OH 45267-6626Phone: (513) 558-0597Fax: (513) 558-4858
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-05-06
- Certified
- 2022-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Cates's NPI number?
- Christopher Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770999559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Cates's specialty?
- Christopher Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Cates located?
- Christopher Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 3200 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229-3019.
- What is Christopher Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Cates is (513) 558-4831.
- Does Christopher Cates accept Medicare?
- Christopher Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Cates's NPI (1770999559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.