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DR. HEATH MORGAN CATES M.D.
NPI 1760757231
Pediatrics in Murray, KY

Active since March 17, 2012PECOS Enrolled
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E, MURRAY, KY 42071(270) 759-9223(270) 752-2859 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Heath Morgan Cates M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATH MORGAN CATES M.D. (NPI 1760757231) is an individual pediatrics provider in Murray, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (47696) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760757231
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATH MORGAN CATESCredential: M.D.
Location Address300 S 8TH ST STE 208EMurray, KY 42071-2472
Mailing Address300 S 8th St Ste 208eMurray, KY 42071-2472 · (270) 759-9223 · Fax (270) 753-7345
Phone(270) 759-9223
Fax(270) 752-2859
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1760757231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 47696
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E, Murray, KY 42071
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Heath Morgan Cates M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Heath Cates reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
37 mi
Family Medicine
2605 KENTUCKY AVE, SUITE 306
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 967 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922401611 (270) 415-7653

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42071 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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 8

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

MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Nurse Practitioner
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Pediatrics
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
ALYCIA CHRISTINE JANOW
Lactation Consultant, Non-RN
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
MRS. LACY N. MCKEEL APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
CHARLSTYN BROWN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
MACKENZIE STUNSON LOWERY M.D.
Pediatrics
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223
MURRAY PEDIATRICS
Nurse Practitioner
300 S 8TH ST STE 208E
MURRAY, KY 42071
Calloway County (270) 759-9223

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 Heath Cates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heath Cates is 1760757231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 17, 2012.

Where is Heath Cates located?

Heath Cates practices at 300 S 8th St Ste 208E, Murray, KY 42071. The listed phone number is (270) 759-9223.

What is Heath Cates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Heath Cates enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heath Cates is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Heath Cates's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heath Cates reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Paducah, KY). The 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 Heath Cates's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heath Cates accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter of Tennessee and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Heath 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heath Cates was last updated on August 2, 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.