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John T Cates, OD is a healthcare provider in Richmond, IN specialising in optometry. John trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 2001. John is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Cates's specialty?
Dr. Cates is an optometry in Richmond, IN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Cates?
Dr. Cates is listed at 2001 CHESTER BLVD, Richmond, IN 47374. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Cates?
The number on file is (765) 966-0583. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Cates's NPI number?
Dr. Cates's National Provider Identifier is 1467424176. 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 Dr. Cates's medical education?
Dr. Cates attended Indiana University - School of Optometry, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cates been practising?
Dr. Cates has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Cates known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cates performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cates. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (765) 966-0583
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2001 CHESTER BLVD
Richmond, IN 47374
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
869 services · 803 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
42 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
192 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
165 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
62 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
48 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
38 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
32 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
29 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
18 |
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.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometry specialists in Richmond 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Indiana University - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.