Tiffany Cates, APRN
NPI 1790225977 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tiffany Cates, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1790225977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790225977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3011153 (KY)
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
9 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
493 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 163 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 109 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 75 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 68 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 21 | $132 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 82 | 36 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 70 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 25 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 46 | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 38 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 20 | — |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$198 across 5 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
- 2017-03-07
- Last updated
- 2018-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tiffany Cates's NPI number?
- Tiffany Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790225977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tiffany Cates's specialty?
- Tiffany Cates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tiffany Cates located?
- Tiffany Cates's practice location on file with NPPES is 1532 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003.
- What is Tiffany Cates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tiffany Cates is (270) 538-6600.
- Does Tiffany Cates accept Medicare?
- Tiffany Cates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tiffany Cates's NPI active?
- Yes — Tiffany Cates's NPI (1790225977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.