Physician Profile
Frances L. Cate, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Cate
Based in Nashville, TN, Frances L. Cate, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under anatomic & clinical pathology. Frances graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Frances provided 5,166 services to 3,276 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, and evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 221-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1010 AIRPARK CENTER DR
Nashville, TN 37217
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Anatomic & Clinical Pathology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Autoimmune & Joint
Blood cancer
Blood chemistry
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Hemochromatosis
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Blood disorders
Cancer & Tumors
- Breast Cancer Biopsy Findings
- Leukemia
- Lipoma
- Prostate Cancer Biopsy Results
- Suspicious Lung Spot
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Cervical & Women's Health
Cervical Health
Digestive pathology
Digestive System
- Abnormal Liver Enzymes
- Celiac disease
- H. pylori infection
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Precancerous Colon Polyps
Hormones
Hormones & Metabolism
Infections
Infectious disease
Kidney & Urinary
Liver pathology
Prostate
Skin
Skin pathology
Urine & kidney
Procedures & services
Biopsy & Tissue Testing
- Bone Marrow Biopsy Testing
- Colon Polyp Biopsy Examination
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Frozen Section During Surgery
- Skin Biopsy Lab Review
- Special Tissue Staining
- Thyroid Biopsy Examination
Blood chemistry
Cancer & Genetic Testing
- Chromosome And Genetic Testing
- Flow Cytometry Test
- Liquid Biopsy
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
- Tumor Marker Testing
Cancer screening
Cardiac testing
Cervical & Women's Health
Fertility testing
Hormone testing
Immunology
Infection & Microbiology Tests
- Blood Culture Test
- Colon cancer screening consult
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- STI and STD Screening
- Urine sediment test
Infectious disease
Inflammation testing
Pathology Consultations
Post-Mortem & Forensic
Routine blood testing
Routine Blood Tests
- Blood Clotting Test
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Liver Function Blood Test
- Routine blood work
- Thyroid Blood Test
Specialty Lab Panels
Tissue biopsy
Toxicology
Transfusion testing
Urine testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,166 services · 3,276 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,624 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
615 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
500 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
399 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
308 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
234 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
224 |
| Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual | Lab test | 88360 |
127 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
127 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate | Lab test | 88172 |
125 |
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 anatomic & clinical pathology specialists at this location 8
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 anatomic & clinical pathology specialists in Nashville 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Frances L. Cate's specialty?
Frances L. Cate is an anatomic & clinical pathology in Nashville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Frances L. Cate?
Frances L. Cate is listed at 1010 Airpark Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37217. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Frances L. Cate?
The number on file is (615) 221-4400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Frances L. Cate?
Frances L. Cate's National Provider Identifier is 1487897187. 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
What is Frances L. Cate's education?
Frances L. Cate attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Frances L. Cate have?
Frances L. Cate has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Frances L. Cate known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Frances L. Cate the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Frances L. Cate's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Frances L. Cate. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.