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DR. JAMES ALVIN CATO III MD
NPI 1679681183
Single Specialty in Augusta, GA

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2123 WRIGHTSBORO RD, AUGUSTA, GA 30904(706) 736-5244(706) 736-5246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. James Alvin Cato Iii Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ALVIN CATO III MD (NPI 1679681183) is an individual single specialty provider in Augusta, Georgia and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679681183
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy193400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ALVIN CATO IIICredential: MD
Location Address2123 WRIGHTSBORO RDAugusta, GA 30904-4777
Mailing Address2123 Wrightsboro RdAugusta, GA 30904-4777 · (706) 736-5244 · Fax (706) 736-5246
Phone(706) 736-5244
Fax(706) 736-5246
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2016
✔ NPI 1679681183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySingle SpecialtyGroup
Taxonomy Code193400000X
Definition
A business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 19809 (SC), 034520 (GA)
2123 WRIGHTSBORO RD, Augusta, GA 30904
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPINF35824SC
Medicaid000506294BGA
MedicaidG34520SC
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified11BDMQQGA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. James Alvin Cato Iii Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
322 services127 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
126 services124 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
119 services61 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
60 services59 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
93%266 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.45 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$62.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CSRA MEDICAL ASSOCIATES
Internal Medicine
2123 WRIGHTSBORO RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904
Richmond County (706) 736-5244
CALVIN R JACKSON
Internal Medicine
2123 WRIGHTSBORO RD
AUGUSTA, GA 30904
Richmond County (706) 736-5244

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 James Cato's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cato is 1679681183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Where is James Cato located?

James Cato practices at 2123 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30904. The listed phone number is (706) 736-5244.

What is James Cato's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Single Specialty with taxonomy code 193400000X.

Is James Cato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cato is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cato was last updated on June 6, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.