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Nicole K. Cates, DPM

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About Dr. Cates

Nicole K. Cates, DPM practices podiatry — foot & ankle surgery in San Francisco, CA. Nicole is a 2016 graduate of California School of Podiatric Medicine. Nicole is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386008779.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Doctor of Podiatric MedicinePodiatric Medical Board of California
No. 5708CurrentExpires May 2028Since 2020
NPINational Provider Identifier
1386008779Issued 2016

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What does Dr. Cates specialize in?

Dr. Cates is a podiatry in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Podiatry — Foot & Ankle Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Cates located?

Dr. Cates is listed at 2299 Post St Ste 103, San Francisco, CA 94115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Cates's phone number?

The number on file is (415) 923-0992. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Cates?

Dr. Cates's National Provider Identifier is 1386008779. 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. Cates go to medical school?

Dr. Cates attended California School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Cates have?

Dr. Cates has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Cates do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cates 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 Dr. Cates's profile verified?

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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