Dr Chris M Cate, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr Chris M Cate, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Arkansas Health Group and his current practice location is 9500 Kanis Road, Ste 501, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 227-9080.

Dr Chris M Cate is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number C8232) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1285689455.

Contact Information

Dr Chris M Cate, MD
9500 Kanis Road, Ste 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 227-9080
(501) 227-0410

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chris M Cate
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location9500 Kanis Road, Little Rock, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chris M Cate graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285689455
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/23/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9638101199
  • Enrollment ID: I20110328000591

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chris M Cate such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285689455NPI-NPPES
131321001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery C8232 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health Medical Center-little RockLittle rock, ARHospital
Baptist Health Medical Center- ConwayConway, ARHospital
Saline Memorial HospitalBenton, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Arkansas Health Group7911802079517

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Chris M Cate allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameArkansas Health Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760024459
PECOS PAC ID: 7911802079
Enrollment ID: O20200122000556

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Chris M Cate is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Chris M Cate, MD
9500 Kanis Road, Ste 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205

Ph: (501) 227-9080
Dr Chris M Cate, MD
9500 Kanis Road, Ste 501,
Little Rock, AR 72205

Ph: (501) 227-9080

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