Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicole Cates, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1386008779
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2299 Post St Ste 103
San Francisco, CA 941153443
(415) 923-0992
fax (415) 923-1036
Additional location
2200 Kernan Dr Ste 1132
Baltimore, MD 212076665
(667) 214-2742
fax (410) 448-6842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2020
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #E5708

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386008779. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
643
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$89,248
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 238 26 $151
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 160 15 $153
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less 151 13 $129
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 59 20 $107
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 22 13 $68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $132

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in San Francisco Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 165. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
23
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$217
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 12 0 $55
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 0 $162

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicole Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Cates practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Nicole Cates practice?
Dr. Nicole Cates practices at 2299 Post St Ste 103, San Francisco, CA 941153443. Office phone: 4159230992.
What is Dr. Nicole Cates's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386008779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042); Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 97597). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.