Active NPI 1548606114 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert A Cates , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Austin, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Cates, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Austin, MN. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2013, Dr. Cates delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 1ST DR NW.

Dr. Cates is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1000 1st Dr Nw

Austin, MN 559122941

Telephone 5074337351

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region Facility NPI 1265462279

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Austin, MN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

13 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, MN (674 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cates (13 Years) 13 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (9.0 Years) 9.0 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
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	242	110	$214.63	$44.70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	134	$187.00	$96.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	160	141	$126.00	$65.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	62	$195.00	$80.07
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	30	29	$11859.03	$1232.91
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	18	$17041.27	$1256.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	253	126	$247.91	$53.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	211	159	$182.00	$94.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	200	171	$122.41	$64.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$191.64	$79.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	40	36	$11271.08	$1225.24
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	17	17	$16555.51	$1237.75
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$7653.00	$1173.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	215	167	$118.00	$65.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	196	119	$234.09	$52.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	160	125	$177.00	$96.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	104	$185.18	$81.04
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	36	34	$13252.00	$1206.63
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$81.00	$35.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$17254.03	$1236.22
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	13	13	$7725.00	$1190.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	234	159	$121.00	$66.54
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	99	54	$223.13	$51.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	62	$180.00	$97.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$186.00	$82.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	34	30	$82.00	$34.62
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	22	21	$13042.91	$1258.67
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	14	$46.00	$23.37
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	13	$17164.39	$1264.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	74	$166.00	$76.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	84	59	$111.00	$51.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	49	37	$236.72	$51.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	46	$166.00	$78.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	38	$111.00	$49.81
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	22	22	$130.00	$50.31
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	18	$235.13	$49.50
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	18	18	$75.00	$25.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$80.76	$25.59
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$75.00	$25.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	42	$159.25	$77.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	35	$99.00	$50.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$175.26	$74.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	12	12	$219.92	$48.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$75.00	$25.07

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	31	12	$5.47	$5.19
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	17	17	$72.48	$62.51

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-09-29

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 57992

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XX0005X

State License IA R-11077

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

404 W Fountain St, Albert Lea, MN 560072437

Phone: 5073732384

Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region

1000 1st Dr Nw, Austin, MN 559122941

Phone: 5074337351

Secondary Practice Locations

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant

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Internal Medicine

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Emergency Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023448313

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Family Medicine

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2019

Registered at 1000 1ST DR NW, AUSTIN, MN 559122941 (Tel: 5074337351)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #R-11077 in IA)

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Updated Practice Location August 07, 2018

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193562223)

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NPI Profile Active July 15, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 15, 2014

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 15, 2014

Registered at 200 1ST ST SW, ROCHESTER, MN 559050001 (Tel: 5072842511)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 15, 2014

Recorded as ROBERT CATES, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 15, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #57992 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 22, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548606114

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: May 22, 2013

Last Update: September 29, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

200 1st St Sw

Rochester, MN 559050001

Phone: 5072842511

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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