Doctor profile · Federal record

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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3200 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 452293019
(513) 558-4831
fax (513) 558-4858
Additional location
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, OH 452676626
(513) 558-0597
Mailing address
231 Albert Sabin Way Msb Room 6053
Cincinnati, OH 452670001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$472

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.