Active NPI 1487910600 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Max Kates , MD

Urology • Baltimore, MD

Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Max Kates, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Baltimore, MD. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 2012, Dr. Kates delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at JOHNS HOPKINS.

Dr. Kates is affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and does not directly accept Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Johns Hopkins
600 N Wolfe St - Tower 110

Baltimore, MD 212870005

Telephone 4109554020

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Baltimore, MD

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -10.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

83 Specialists

Practicing in Baltimore, MD (331 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

36.1% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

79.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kates (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Baltimore Specialty Average (24.6 Years) 24.6 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
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	365	223	$632.00	$82.07
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	351	211	$271.00	$15.40
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	107	107	$503.14	$185.75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	87	$207.31	$67.33
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	78	71	$2041.00	$291.72
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	52	46	$3206.00	$395.71
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	49	44	$1477.00	$248.18
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	49	49	$51.00	$16.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	37	37	$474.92	$137.08
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	31	31	$4001.00	$326.03
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	31	31	$5530.65	$791.47
51999 Bladder procedure using an endoscope	28	28	$5832.11	$1656.80
50820 Connection of urinary duct (ureter) to small bowel with creation of opening	27	27	$7133.78	$1825.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$421.16	$185.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	19	17	$207.74	$94.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$421.00	$173.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$313.67	$99.45
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$214.62	$55.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	317	213	$624.03	$85.09
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	287	187	$250.43	$16.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	106	$195.99	$69.98
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	121	121	$500.00	$188.70
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	64	57	$2041.00	$300.04
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	52	45	$1477.00	$254.40
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	38	36	$3206.00	$412.81
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	32	32	$5520.00	$913.70
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	28	28	$4001.00	$348.04
51999 Bladder procedure using an endoscope	18	18	$5478.37	$1166.03
50820 Connection of urinary duct (ureter) to small bowel with creation of opening	17	17	$5677.88	$1521.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$305.13	$103.28
51595 Removal of bladder and lymph nodes on both sides of pelvis with transplantation of urinary ducts (ureters) to small or large bowel with creation of urinary opening	16	16	$9199.00	$2315.49
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$688.00	$124.04
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$317.00	$88.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$317.00	$120.83
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	11	11	$204.12	$56.09
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$291.00	$30.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	378	241	$600.00	$86.07
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	320	193	$189.00	$16.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$317.00	$90.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	75	66	$155.00	$71.48
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	65	65	$500.00	$196.03
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	55	53	$2041.00	$304.34
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	38	35	$1477.00	$257.39
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	32	32	$5606.25	$1220.19
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	28	28	$4001.00	$353.54
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	27	26	$3206.00	$404.09
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$688.00	$135.38
51999 Bladder procedure using an endoscope	15	15	$5616.68	$1250.90
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	15	15	$291.00	$34.51
51595 Removal of bladder and lymph nodes on both sides of pelvis with transplantation of urinary ducts (ureters) to small or large bowel with creation of urinary opening	14	14	$9527.54	$2362.49
50820 Connection of urinary duct (ureter) to small bowel with creation of opening	13	13	$4596.54	$1360.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	270	190	$600.00	$87.54
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	219	151	$189.00	$17.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	130	130	$317.00	$90.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	79	$155.00	$72.30
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	54	51	$2041.00	$302.46
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	29	25	$3206.00	$412.79
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	25	$300.00	$159.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$317.00	$118.20
52234 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 0.5-2.0 cm	23	21	$1477.00	$256.53
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	19	19	$4316.87	$396.86
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$688.00	$142.48
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	15	15	$5888.00	$1351.21
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$291.00	$35.27
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$500.00	$200.89
50820 Connection of urinary duct (ureter) to small bowel with creation of opening	12	12	$3407.08	$806.96
51999 Bladder procedure using an endoscope	11	11	$5785.82	$1355.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	144	116	$600.00	$90.10
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	134	108	$189.00	$17.56
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$317.00	$82.01
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	46	39	$3206.00	$438.32
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	45	42	$2041.00	$298.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	39	$155.00	$56.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$317.00	$96.54
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	21	21	$90.00	$56.15
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	16	$300.00	$121.98
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	17	17	$4708.24	$819.94
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	16	16	$3375.84	$219.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$155.00	$59.34
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	13	11	$930.46	$135.42
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$688.00	$146.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	80	64	$600.00	$89.23
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	67	$317.00	$80.32
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	38	$155.00	$54.57
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	40	33	$2041.00	$291.86
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	26	20	$3206.00	$418.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	20	$250.00	$84.08
55866 Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope	18	18	$4906.67	$782.25
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	17	15	$384.00	$27.47
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	16	15	$1061.00	$129.92
38571 Removal of lymph nodes of both sides of pelvis using an endoscope	11	11	$2909.82	$170.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$317.00	$81.64
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	20	18	$600.00	$87.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$250.00	$82.99
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$3206.00	$402.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$155.00	$54.27

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License MD TBD

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MD TBD

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 212870005

Phone: 4105024340

Johns Hopkins University

600 N Wolf St, Baltimore, MD 212870005

Phone: 4109555000

Johns Hopkins University

10803 Falls Rd Pavilion Iii, Lutherville, MD 210934502

Phone: 4109556108

Johns Hopkins University

601 N Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 212870006

Phone: 4109555080

Johns Hopkins University

6201 Greenleigh Ave, Middle River, MD 212202004

Johns Hopkins University

10803 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 210934502

Phone: 4106167645

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Chady Atallah , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1558637025

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 02, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2012

Registered at JOHNS HOPKINS, 600 N WOLFE ST - TOWER 110, BALTIMORE, MD 212870005 (Tel: 4109554020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2012

Registered at JOHNS HOPKINS, 600 N WOLFE ST - TOWER 110, BALTIMORE, MD 212870005 (Tel: 4109554020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2012

Recorded as MAX KATES, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2012

Surgery (License #TBD in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 03, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487910600

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 03, 2012

Last Update: August 02, 2012

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Johns Hopkins, 600 N Wolfe St - Tower 110

Baltimore, MD 212870005

Phone: 4109554020

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