Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Harold Cates, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1063498392
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9430 Park West Blvd Ste 130
Knoxville, TN 379234205
(865) 690-4861
fax (865) 560-8525 - Mailing address
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Po Box 306556
Nashville, TN 372306556
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 12, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #33442
- Medicaid
- TN #3061044
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063498392. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,346
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$339,003
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,160 | 193 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 707 | 537 | $83 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 330 | 246 | $37 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 267 | 215 | $63 | |
77077 |
X-ray of joints, multiple | 165 | 142 | $43 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 122 | 109 | $42 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 115 | 111 | $1,163 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 94 | 91 | $116 | |
0055T |
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance | 69 | 66 | $129 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 60 | 47 | $31 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Knoxville Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 30× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$358
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. R. Bard, INC. & Subsidiaries | 1 | $146.37 | |
| Medacta USA, INC. | 1 | $140.38 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $29.51 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $24.84 | |
| Innovation Technologies INC | 1 | $16.66 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
614
Patients
339
Total drug cost
$4,565
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 174 | 79 | $573 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 106 | 68 | $127 |
| Nabumetone | Generic | 100 | 75 | $1,442 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 35 | 29 | $202 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 29 | 25 | $205 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 28 | 26 | $108 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 24 | 16 | $50 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 22 | 0 | $663 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 21 | 0 | $538 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 21 | 21 | $183 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Harold Cates's medical specialty?
Dr. Harold Cates practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Harold Cates practice?
Dr. Harold Cates practices at 9430 Park West Blvd Ste 130, Knoxville, TN 379234205. Office phone: 8656904861.
What is Dr. Harold Cates's NPI?
Dr. Harold Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063498392, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Harold Cates accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Harold Cates accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Harold Cates commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.