Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Cates, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Austin, MN
- NPI 1548606114
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1000 1St Dr Nw
Austin, MN 559122941
(507) 433-7351 - Additional location
-
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
(507) 284-2511 - Mailing address
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200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559050001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 29, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Minnesota #57992 · Iowa #R-11077
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548606114. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
809
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$135,542
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 253 | 126 | $54 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 211 | 159 | $95 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 200 | 171 | $64 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 77 | 77 | $80 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 40 | 36 | $1,225 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 17 | 17 | $1,238 | |
27245 |
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | 11 | 11 | $1,173 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Austin Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,201
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthrex, INC. | 9 | $546.35 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 4 | $364.60 | |
| Foundation Medical, LLC | 5 | $289.73 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
33
Patients
29
Total drug cost
$223
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 33 | 29 | $223 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Cates practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Austin, MN.
Where does Dr. Robert Cates practice?
Dr. Robert Cates practices at 1000 1St Dr Nw, Austin, MN 559122941. Office phone: 5074337351.
What is Dr. Robert Cates's NPI?
Dr. Robert Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548606114, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.