Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Taylor Cates, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Carrollton, GA

  • NPI 1427216449
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
150 Clinic Ave, Suite 101
Carrollton, GA 301174401
(770) 834-0873
fax (770) 834-6118

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2013
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #057587
Medicaid
GA #228319607A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427216449. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,831
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$119,998
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 1,300 26 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 354 231 $82
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 293 158 $11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 283 164 $65
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 107 34 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 92 77 $115
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 53 38 $35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 52 35 $7
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 46 44 $41
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 46 14 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Carrollton Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 95. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$314
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 4 $200.65
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $61.55
Ermi INC. 1 $51.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$314

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,470
Patients
484
Total drug cost
$17,645
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 424 107 $8,197
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 390 119 $4,417
Meloxicam Generic 141 56 $617
Cephalexin Generic 80 34 $210
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 75 36 $267
Gabapentin Generic 70 20 $875
Tramadol Hcl Generic 68 33 $351
Celecoxib Generic 53 23 $1,182
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 39 16 $232
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 25 20 $225

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Taylor Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Taylor Cates practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Carrollton, GA.
Where does Dr. Taylor Cates practice?
Dr. Taylor Cates practices at 150 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, GA 301174401. Office phone: 7708340873.
What is Dr. Taylor Cates's NPI?
Dr. Taylor Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427216449, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Taylor Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Taylor Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Taylor Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.