TRUDY L. CATES CSFA – NPI #1316568173
Specialist/Technologist, Other
A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.
TRUDY CATES is a technologist located in AMARILLO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316568173 to TRUDY CATES on May 04, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 246ZC0007X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Specialist/Technologist, Other, specializing in Surgical Assistant
The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jan 06, 2021. 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 TRUDY CATES below.
NPI Profile for
TRUDY L. CATES
(more than 6 years ago)
AMARILLO, TX 79106-2105 Phone: (806) 350-7918 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Amarillo, TX 79106-2110
Phone: (806) 513-4677
Fax: (806) 418-6245
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664-7580 Phone: (512) 244-4272 Fax: (512) 244-2895
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 246ZC0007X - Specialist/Technologist, Other / Surgical Assistant (Primary) |
TX | 190210 |
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.