Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Cates, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1821352907
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(800) 926-8273
fax (888) 539-8781
Additional location
2521 Stockton Blvd # 7200
Sacramento, CA 958172207
(916) 734-5005
fax (916) 703-5011
Additional location
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 941432202
(415) 476-1000
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
9333 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 921212111
Additional location
1400 Locust St Ste 2100
Pittsburgh, PA 152195114
(412) 232-3687
fax (412) 232-8488
Mailing address
File 57326
Los Angeles, CA 900740001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A127345

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821352907. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
763
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,926
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 147 139 $72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 111 111 $138
31579 Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 108 97 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 73 65 $101
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 66 49 $69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 65 65 $85
99152 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 57 47 $13
43499 Other procedure on esophagus 53 43 $119
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 45 40 $69
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 22 $149

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in San Diego Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$291
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $125.00
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 1 $90.91
Steris Corporation 1 $74.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$291

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
90
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$2,295
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 35 0 $915
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 32 14 $1,237
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 12 0 $85
Famotidine Generic 11 0 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Daniel Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Cates practices Otolaryngology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Daniel Cates practice?
Dr. Daniel Cates practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Daniel Cates's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821352907, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (HCPCS 31579). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.