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WILLIAM THOMAS CATES
NPI 1750919171
Anesthesiology in Reno, NV

Active since March 31, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230, RENO, NV 89501(775) 260-2471(775) 357-8042 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About William Thomas Cates NPPES

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

WILLIAM THOMAS CATES (NPI 1750919171) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Reno, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (DO3865) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Worth.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750919171
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM THOMAS CATES
Location Address300 E 2ND ST STE 1230Reno, NV 89501-1587
Mailing Address921 Solarium DrReno, NV 89511-7309 · (832) 492-4071
Phone(775) 260-2471
Fax(775) 357-8042
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1750919171 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NV · DO3865
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.
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230, Reno, NV 89501
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13248 W 7th St Apt 308Fort Worth, TX 76107-2804 · Phone (832) 492-4071

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

William Thomas Cates 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 ID3072021344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250806003254
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show William Cates reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Metcalf, Tiller & Chen, Inc.
0.6 mi
Anesthesiology
235 W 6TH ST
Reno, NV 89503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811237431 (775) 770-3000
Reno Tahoe Anesthesia Weaver PC
4.8 mi
Anesthesiology
625 INNOVATION DR
Reno, NV 89511
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548816895 (775) 799-7320

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Reno, NV
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290009
Location235 W 6th StReno, NV 89503 · Washoe County
Emergency services

Northern Nevada Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sparks, NV
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290032
Location2375 E Prater WaySparks, NV 89434 · Washoe County
Emergency services

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.

DR. ANDREW JAY ZENG MD
Anesthesiology
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230
RENO, NV 89501
Washoe County (775) 312-6315
DR. WES JAMES IRWIN MD MS
Anesthesiology
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230
RENO, NV 89501
Washoe County (530) 545-1175
WES J IRWIN MD MS INC
Anesthesiology
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230
RENO, NV 89501
Washoe County (530) 545-1175
KEN OBA DO
Anesthesiology
300 E 2ND ST STE 1230
RENO, NV 89501
Washoe County (775) 260-2471

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 William Cates's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Cates is 1750919171. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2020.

Where is William Cates located?

William Cates practices at 300 E 2nd St Ste 1230, Reno, NV 89501. The listed phone number is (775) 260-2471.

What is William Cates's specialty?

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

Is William Cates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Cates's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Cates reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Metcalf, Tiller & Chen, Inc. (Reno, NV) and Reno Tahoe Anesthesia Weaver PC (Reno, NV). 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 William Cates's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is William Cates affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Cates is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center and Northern Nevada Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Cates was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.