Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Cates, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Richmond, IN

  • NPI 1467424176
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2001 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 473741200
(765) 966-0583

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 8, 2019
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #18003111
Medicaid
IN #466220G

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467424176. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,040
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$83,934
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 243 242 $119
92250 Photography of the retina 190 185 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 162 130 $85
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 86 82 $56
92134 Imaging of retina 70 63 $36
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 59 59 $142
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 51 36 $101
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 43 42 $118
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 42 42 $26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 40 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 10.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$125
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 3 $46.86
Amgen Inc. 1 $28.67
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $17.34
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $17.01
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $15.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$125

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
352
Patients
126
Total drug cost
$84,777
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 126 30 $1,330
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 80 69 $2,831
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 42 16 $44,298
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 35 11 $31,835
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 22 0 $1,370
Timolol Maleate Generic 22 0 $108
Azelastine Hcl Generic 13 0 $370
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 12 0 $2,635

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. John Cates practices Optometrist in Richmond, IN.
Where does Dr. John Cates practice?
Dr. John Cates practices at 2001 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 473741200. Office phone: 7659660583.
What is Dr. John Cates's NPI?
Dr. John Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467424176, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.