Sylvia Brown-Cates, NP
NPI 1780289934 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Gun Barrel City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sylvia Brown-Cates, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Gun Barrel City, TX (NPI 1780289934).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780289934
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP1020800 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
496 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 293 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 19 | $60 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 12 | $91 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $60–$104 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 205 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 183 | 38 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 171 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 162 | 35 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 115 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 104 | 20 |
| Furosemide | 102 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$356 across 15 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
- 2020-12-03
- Last updated
- 2020-12-03
- Certified
- 2020-12-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sylvia Brown-Cates's NPI number?
- Sylvia Brown-Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780289934, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sylvia Brown-Cates's specialty?
- Sylvia Brown-Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sylvia Brown-Cates located?
- Sylvia Brown-Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 126 W Main St Ste C, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156-5404.
- What is Sylvia Brown-Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sylvia Brown-Cates is (903) 887-1092.
- Does Sylvia Brown-Cates accept Medicare?
- Sylvia Brown-Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sylvia Brown-Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Sylvia Brown-Cates's NPI (1780289934) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.