Active NPI 1033521893 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Aaron Cates , PT

Physical Therapist • Oceanside, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Aaron Cates, PT is a certified Physical Therapist practicing in Oceanside, CA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Loma Linda University School Of Medicine in 2011, Aaron Cates delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3633 VISTA WAY.

Aaron Cates maintains professional affiliations with North Coast Physical Therapy, Inc., Mk Physical Therapy Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3633 Vista Way

Oceanside, CA 920564568

Telephone 7607297298

Fax 7607297206

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 North Coast Physical Therapy Inc Facility NPI 1689738627

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physical Therapist in Oceanside, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +6.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.4 Yrs

State Avg: 16.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

188 Specialists

Practicing in Oceanside, CA (22820 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

1.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

44.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cates (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Oceanside Specialty Average (8.4 Years) 8.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	283	29	$60.00	$33.82
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	257	29	$60.00	$26.75
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	62	15	$60.00	$23.41
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	15	15	$165.00	$108.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	478	50	$42.67	$23.18
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	283	41	$44.20	$27.45
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	100	22	$45.00	$33.61
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	44	37	$125.00	$110.53
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	37	12	$52.00	$36.23
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	30	21	$85.00	$76.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	696	59	$41.55	$23.39
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	523	42	$45.00	$26.75
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	172	27	$45.09	$35.50
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	92	15	$52.00	$36.68
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	57	13	$54.74	$42.39
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	54	29	$85.00	$76.00
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	40	39	$125.00	$109.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	457	61	$45.20	$27.52
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	430	60	$42.22	$23.74
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	128	16	$45.00	$36.76
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	78	24	$51.87	$35.27
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	28	11	$37.00	$25.25
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	26	26	$125.00	$94.14
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	24	21	$84.17	$63.89
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	17	16	$125.00	$90.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	935	101	$45.14	$27.32
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	573	105	$43.36	$23.63
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	104	24	$51.71	$36.37
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	71	13	$37.00	$24.96
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	58	41	$80.86	$63.47
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	57	54	$125.00	$91.71
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	40	15	$52.00	$41.29
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	34	15	$45.88	$32.15
97163 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes	19	18	$125.00	$92.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,050	134	$45.51	$27.22
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	601	141	$44.63	$23.49
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	150	54	$51.93	$35.77
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	82	79	$125.00	$91.90
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	71	29	$52.00	$41.75
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	49	23	$30.00	$11.19
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	34	31	$65.00	$62.49
97116 Walking training to 1 or more areas, each 15 minutes	25	13	$37.00	$24.92
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	25	16	$45.60	$34.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	1,237	161	$45.59	$28.60
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	670	161	$45.33	$24.43
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	164	55	$54.68	$36.22
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	163	36	$51.26	$33.69
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	80	78	$125.00	$87.80
97035 Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes	58	35	$30.00	$10.79
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	43	20	$29.35	$10.71
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	38	34	$65.53	$59.31
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	25	18	$57.00	$29.14
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	21	21	$125.00	$85.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-11

Physical Therapist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225100000X

State License CA 38611

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs: 1.Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities. 2.Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health. 3.Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries. 4.Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems. 5.Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance. 6.PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices.

Physical Therapist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 225100000X

State License NY 62 036836

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

North Coast Physical Therapy, Inc.

3633 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 920564568

Phone: 7607297298

Mk Physical Therapy Inc

4295 Gesner St, San Diego, CA 921176663

Phone: 8778278246

Secondary Practice Locations

1879 Portola Rd Ste A2

Ventura, CA 930038095

Phone: 8056441273

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 11, 2025

Registered at 3633 VISTA WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 920564568 (Tel: 7607297298)

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Updated Practice Location January 13, 2020

Registered at 1879 PORTOLA RD STE A2, VENTURA, CA 930038095 (Tel: 8056441273)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 13, 2020

Registered at 1879 PORTOLA RD STE A2, VENTURA, CA 930038095 (Tel: 8056441273)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 13, 2020

Physical Therapist (License #62 036836 in NY)

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NPI Profile Active May 28, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2014

Registered at 56 W 45TH ST FL 11, NEW YORK, NY 100364206 (Tel: 2124889600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2014

Registered at 11 W 82ND ST APT 7, NEW YORK, NY 100245657 (Tel: 8587331701)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 28, 2014

Recorded as AARON CATES, PT

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2014

Physical Therapist (License #62 036836 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 28, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033521893

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 28, 2014

Last Update: September 11, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1879 Portola Rd Ste A2

Ventura, CA 930038095

Phone: 8056441273

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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