Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout CATE
Based in Little Rock, AR, Chris M Cate, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general surgery. Chris is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Chris provided 1,378 services to 719 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (501) 227-9080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
9500 KANIS ROAD STE 501
Little Rock, AR 72205
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,378 services · 719 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | Procedure | 47563 |
26 |
| Other procedure on liver using an endoscope | Procedure | 47379 |
17 |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
14 |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
69 |
| Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | Imaging | 76998 |
17 |
| Ultrasound of hemodialysis access | Treatment | 93990 |
54 |
| Complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access | Treatment | 93985 |
16 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
737 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
115 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
71 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Little Rock 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Cate?
Dr. Cate is a general surgeon in Little Rock, AR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cate's address?
Dr. Cate is listed at 9500 KANIS ROAD STE 501, Little Rock, AR 72205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cate?
The number on file is (501) 227-9080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cate?
Dr. Cate's National Provider Identifier is 1285689455. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Cate train?
Dr. Cate attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cate have?
Dr. Cate has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Cate perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cate performs procedures including removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope, other procedure on liver using an endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue and ultrasonic guidance during surgery; provides treatments such as ultrasound of hemodialysis access and complete ultrasound of artery and vein blood flow pre-op assessment on both sides of body for hemodialysis access, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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