CHRIS M. CATE MD – NPI #1285689455
Surgery
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.
CHRIS CATE is a surgeon located in LITTLE ROCK, AR. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285689455 to CHRIS CATE on May 24, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Jun 23, 2010. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHRIS CATE below.
NPI Profile for
CHRIS M. CATE
(more than 20 years ago)
STE 501
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205 Phone: (501) 227-9080 Fax: (501) 227-0410
Identifiers for CHRIS CATE
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | AR | 131321001 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 208600000X - Surgery (Primary) |
AR | C8232 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
CHRIS CATE is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK9601 INTERSTATE
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
- BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER-LITTLE ROCK9601 INTERSTATE
- HOME HEALTH AGENCY
- BAPTIST HEALTH HOME HEALTH-LR11900 COLONEL GLENN ROAD, SUITE 2000
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72210
- BAPTIST HEALTH HOME HEALTH-LR11900 COLONEL GLENN ROAD, SUITE 2000
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