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Dr. Christopher Cates, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Pediatrics Physician · Cincinnati, OH
- NPI 1770999559
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3200 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 452293019
(513) 558-4831
fax (513) 558-4858 - Additional location
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231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, OH 452676626
(513) 558-0597 - Mailing address
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231 Albert Sabin Way Msb Room 6053
Cincinnati, OH 452670001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 6, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Ohio #35.133890 · Missouri #2018008645
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770999559. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
207
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$26,262
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 51 | 29 | $207 | |
31624 |
Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | 36 | 35 | $27 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 31 | 17 | $77 | |
31653 |
Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes | 17 | 17 | $193 | |
31641 |
Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope | 13 | 12 | $245 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 13 | $126 | |
32555 |
Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | 12 | 11 | $88 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 12 | 12 | $94 | |
31628 |
Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | 11 | 11 | $51 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 11 | 11 | $138 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in Cincinnati Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 51. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$472
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 3 | $313.77 | |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. | 1 | $158.47 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Cates practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Christopher Cates practice?
Dr. Christopher Cates practices at 3200 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452293019. Office phone: 5135584831.
What is Dr. Christopher Cates's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770999559, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (HCPCS 31624); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.