Justin Cates, MD, PHD
NPI 1780768895 · Anatomic Pathology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Justin Cates, MD, PHD is a Anatomic Pathology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1780768895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780768895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD39948 (TN)
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 tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,359 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 3,354 | $35 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 507 | $34 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 135 | $64 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 133 | $59 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 64 | $25 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 48 | $31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3601 TvcNashville, TN 37232-0001Phone: (615) 322-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-09-09
- Certified
- 2022-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Justin Cates's NPI number?
- Justin Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780768895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Justin Cates's specialty?
- Justin Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Justin Cates located?
- Justin Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1010 Airpark Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37217-5200.
- What is Justin Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Justin Cates is (615) 562-9200.
- Does Justin Cates accept Medicare?
- Justin Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Justin Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Justin Cates's NPI (1780768895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.