Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. George Cater, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Internal Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1578805644
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9100 Babcock Blvd Ste 1135
Pittsburgh, PA 152375815
(412) 748-6484
fax (412) 748-7155
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 9, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD466839
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578805644. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,704
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$65,109
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 725 | 622 | $8 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 210 | 209 | $66 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 151 | 132 | $14 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 149 | 73 | $76 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 99 | 93 | $86 | |
93018 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 71 | 71 | $13 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 69 | 69 | $20 | |
78452 |
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 51 | 51 | $73 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 39 | 36 | $167 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 27 | 27 | $125 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 44 peers in Pittsburgh Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 101. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$108
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $46.74 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $26.94 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $19.39 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $14.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,610
Patients
703
Total drug cost
$501,466
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 364 | 107 | $1,995 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 345 | 95 | $7,496 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 328 | 73 | $312,199 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 275 | 69 | $2,731 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 231 | 68 | $3,454 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 226 | 56 | $2,769 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 126 | 33 | $1,094 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 116 | 37 | $2,540 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 104 | 28 | $3,405 |
| Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) | Brand | 104 | 26 | $98,376 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. George Cater's medical specialty?
Dr. George Cater practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. George Cater practice?
Dr. George Cater practices at 9100 Babcock Blvd Ste 1135, Pittsburgh, PA 152375815. Office phone: 4127486484.
What is Dr. George Cater's NPI?
Dr. George Cater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578805644, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George Cater accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George Cater accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George Cater commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.