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CAROLINE C CATE
NPI 1649924846
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Decatur, AL

Active since February 07, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N, DECATUR, AL 35603(256) 432-2822(256) 432-2825 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2022, Feb 7, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Caroline C Cate NPPES

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

CAROLINE C CATE (NPI 1649924846) is an individual family provider in Decatur, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-178099) and active in the NPI registry since February 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649924846
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE C CATE
Location Address2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE NDecatur, AL 35603-5760
Mailing Address2941 Point Mallard Pkwy Se Ste NDecatur, AL 35603-5760 · (256) 432-2822 · Fax (256) 432-2825
Phone(256) 432-2822
Fax(256) 432-2825
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2022
✔ NPI 1649924846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-178099
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N, Decatur, AL 35603
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caroline C Cate 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 ID4789078767
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220309000069
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Cate reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Medical East Of Decatur Inc
Same address
Rural Health
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE, STE N
Decatur, AL 35603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659518553 (256) 432-2822
American Family Care, LLC
3.3 mi
General Practice
2604 HIGHWAY 31 S
Decatur, AL 35603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 660 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982910089 (256) 445-3050
Advantage Family Care Inc
45 mi
Urgent Care
202 COX CREEK PKWY
Florence, AL 35630
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023447943 (256) 349-5496
Rural Urgent Care LLC
74 mi
Urgent Care
1925 W MAIN ST STE 120
Centre, AL 35960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 276 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932586476 (205) 545-5088

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
36 services14 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
18 services14 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880
A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.
14 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35603 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 4

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

GINGER MORGAN POOL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N
DECATUR, AL 35603
Morgan County (256) 432-2822
DR. JERRY EDWARD ROBBINS II MD
Family Medicine
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N
DECATUR, AL 35603
Morgan County (256) 432-2822
MRS. KAYLA MICHELLE KRETZER CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N
DECATUR, AL 35603
Morgan County (256) 432-2822
SAMUEL COLE BRANDON PA-C
Physician Assistant
2941 POINT MALLARD PKWY SE STE N
DECATUR, AL 35603
Morgan County (256) 432-2822

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 Caroline Cate's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Cate is 1649924846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2022.

Where is Caroline Cate located?

Caroline Cate practices at 2941 Point Mallard Pkwy SE Ste N, Decatur, AL 35603. The listed phone number is (256) 432-2822.

What is Caroline Cate's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Caroline Cate enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Cate 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Caroline Cate's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Cate reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Medical East Of Decatur Inc (Decatur, AL), American Family Care, LLC (Decatur, AL), Advantage Family Care Inc (Florence, AL) and Rural Urgent Care LLC (Centre, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Caroline Cate's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Cate accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 2 other insurers list Caroline Cate 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Cate was last updated on November 9, 2022. 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.