Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Seth Kates, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Worcester, MA
- NPI 1760473557
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 84.3 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
100 Martin Luther King JR. Blvd.
Worcester, MA 016081209
(508) 754-3823
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Massachusetts #75849
- Medicaid
- MA #3104613
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760473557. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
12,123
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$927,483
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 5,303 | 862 | $7 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 2,076 | 1,712 | $98 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 1,193 | 1,030 | $72 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 725 | 630 | $61 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 591 | 524 | $112 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 542 | 483 | $127 | |
12032 |
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | 223 | 213 | $323 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 191 | 141 | $188 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 144 | 144 | $119 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 123 | 101 | $56 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Worcester Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 73× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$4,155
Transactions
161
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 37 | $955.46 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 14 | $356.73 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 18 | $349.25 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 13 | $333.06 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, INC. | 9 | $302.99 | |
| Leo Pharma INC. | 11 | $229.84 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 8 | $209.86 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 10 | $203.69 | |
| Galderma Laboratories, L.P. | 11 | $190.17 | |
| Ucb, INC. | 6 | $168.48 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 5 | $158.41 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 9 | $153.14 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 4 | $136.49 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $86.53 | |
| Verrica Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $72.91 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
917
Patients
583
Total drug cost
$24,488
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 232 | 131 | $2,086 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 170 | 149 | $1,385 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 86 | 53 | $3,316 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 70 | 68 | $5,152 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | Generic | 48 | 17 | $2,177 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 48 | 32 | $188 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 42 | 16 | $1,758 |
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 38 | 15 | $602 |
| Imiquimod | Generic | 31 | 23 | $801 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 30 | 13 | $350 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Seth Kates's medical specialty?
Dr. Seth Kates practices Dermatology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Seth Kates practice?
Dr. Seth Kates practices at 100 Martin Luther King JR. Blvd., Worcester, MA 016081209. Office phone: 5087543823.
What is Dr. Seth Kates's NPI?
Dr. Seth Kates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760473557, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Seth Kates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Seth Kates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Seth Kates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.