Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Cates, PA
Physician Assistant · Iowa City, IA
- NPI 1487242293
- Accepts Medicare
- 6 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-1925
fax (319) 356-4600 - Additional location
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500 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 522452633
(319) 339-3551
fax (319) 248-7945 - Additional location
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540 E Jefferson St Ste 400
Iowa City, IA 522452479
(319) 688-7440
fax (319) 887-2971
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2021 — 5 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2020 — 6 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #106348
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487242293. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
251
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$16,856
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 95 | 34 | $63 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 72 | 22 | $25 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 61 | 40 | $114 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 23 | 17 | $95 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 65 peers in Iowa City Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 3.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
394
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$70,450
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 91 | 15 | $3,922 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 74 | 0 | $1,231 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 60 | 13 | $3,965 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 55 | 0 | $918 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 41 | 0 | $1,554 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Generic | 24 | 0 | $194 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 20 | 0 | $554 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 18 | 0 | $160 |
| Posaconazole | Generic | 11 | 0 | $57,952 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Cates practices Physician Assistant in Iowa City, IA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Cates practice?
Dr. Joseph Cates practices at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 522421009. Office phone: 3193561925.
What is Dr. Joseph Cates's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487242293, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (HCPCS G2212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.