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Tyler Owen Cates, OD practices optometry in Eugene, OR. Tyler is a 1994 graduate of Pacific University - College of Optometry. Tyler is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Tyler provided 189 services to 185 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (541) 686-1237
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1471 PEARL ST
Eugene, OR 97401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
189 services · 185 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
168 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
21 |
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 optometry specialists 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 optometry specialists in Eugene 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cates specialize in?
Dr. Cates is an optometry in Eugene, OR. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cates located?
Dr. Cates is listed at 1471 PEARL ST, Eugene, OR 97401. 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 (541) 686-1237. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Cates?
Dr. Cates's National Provider Identifier is 1558358473. 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 Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Cates have?
Dr. Cates has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cates do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cates provides treatments such as 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.
Medicare claims
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