DR. GERALD LEE CATES O.D.
NPI 1770615205
Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management in Springfield, OR

Active since March 10, 2007
1871 2ND ST, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477(541) 741-0122(541) 988-3401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Gerald Lee Cates O.d. NPPES

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

DR. GERALD LEE CATES O.D. (NPI 1770615205) is an individual corneal and contact management provider in Springfield, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (1033T) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770615205
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152WC0802X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD LEE CATESCredential: O.D.
Location Address1871 2ND STSpringfield, OR 97477-2121
Mailing Address1863 Pioneer Pkwy E, #303Springfield, OR 97477-3907 · (541) 741-0122 · Fax (541) 988-3401
Fax(541) 988-3401
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
NPI 1770615205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152WC0802X
License Licensed in OR · 1033T
Definition

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Also ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X · License 1033T (OR)

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid028795OR

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.

Optometrist
1871 2ND ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Optometrist
1871 2ND ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Clinic/Center
1871 2ND ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
Optometrist
1871 2ND ST
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477

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What is Gerald Cates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Cates is 1770615205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2007.

Where is Gerald Cates located?

Gerald Cates practices at 1871 2nd St, Springfield, OR 97477. The listed phone number is (541) 741-0122.

What is Gerald Cates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist, specializing in Corneal and Contact Management, with taxonomy code 152WC0802X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Cates was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.