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DR. CATHERINE P SOTO MD
NPI 1619163755
Anesthesiology in Chico, CA

Active since September 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
56.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1531 ESPLANADE, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 332-7330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Catherine P Soto Md NPPES

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

DR. CATHERINE P SOTO MD (NPI 1619163755) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (A97117) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619163755
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHERINE P SOTOCredential: MD
Location Address1531 ESPLANADEChico, CA 95926-3310
Mailing AddressPo Box 7096Stockton, CA 95267-0096 · (209) 956-7725 · Fax (209) 956-7733
Phone(530) 332-7330
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 2011
✔ NPI 1619163755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A97117
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1531 ESPLANADE, Chico, CA 95926
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Catherine Ann Irene Polhemus M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINP00898478CA
Medicare PINCD615ZCA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Catherine P Soto Md 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 ID8224184411
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090912000034
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 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
25 services25 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
20 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
18 services18 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

56.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.35
Improvement Activities0

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.

AMY MICHELI FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-5540
KELLEEN GALLI RN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7300
OLSA HAHN FNP
Nurse Practitioner
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7300
BRIAN THOMAS COURTNEY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 896-7455
NORTH STATE RADIOLOGY MEDICAL GROUP INC
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 898-0504
MR. VICTOR HALL WERLHOF MD
Specialist
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7330
DR. MEIR MARMOR M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
1531 ESPLANADE, ORTHO/TRAUMA DEPARTMENT
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-4470
KATHRINE ANN THOMAS NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1531 ESPLANADE
CHICO, CA 95926
Butte County (530) 332-7061

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 Catherine Soto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Catherine Soto is 1619163755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Catherine Ann Irene Polhemus M.D..

Where is Catherine Soto located?

Catherine Soto practices at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 332-7330.

What is Catherine Soto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Catherine Soto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Catherine Soto 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Catherine Soto was last updated on April 28, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.