DR. ALEXIS CATES DO
NPI 1063893246
Emergency Medicine - Medical Toxicology in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2023, Jul 5, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Alexis Cates Do NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALEXIS CATES DO (NPI 1063893246) is an individual medical toxicology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (330442) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains a secondary practice location in Philadelphia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063893246
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207PT0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXIS CATESCredential: DO
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWilliam Carey University College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2023
NPI 1063893246 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PT0002X
License Licensed in LA · 330442
Definition
Medical toxicologists are physicians who specialize in the prevention, evaluation, treatment and monitoring of injury and illness from exposures to drugs and chemicals, as well as biological and radiological agents. Medical toxicologists care for people in clinical, academic, governmental and public health settings, and provide poison control center leadership. Important areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug events, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, chemicals and hazardous materials, terrorism preparedness, venomous bites and stings and environmental and workplace exposures.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License OS019905 (PA), 330442 (LA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License OT016252 (PA)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15501 Old York RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018 · Phone (215) 456-6666

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexis Cates Do is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597092882
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220713004381
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
176 services171 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
61 services60 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alexis Cates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexis Cates is 1063893246. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2015.

Where is Alexis Cates located?

Alexis Cates practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.

What is Alexis Cates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Medical Toxicology, with taxonomy code 207PT0002X.

Is Alexis Cates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexis Cates is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alexis Cates accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Alexis Cates as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Alexis Cates affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexis Cates is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexis Cates was last updated on April 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.