LARRY W. CATO M.D.
NPI 1972503795
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Larry Cato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Larry Cato is 1972503795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2005.

Q: What is Larry Cato's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Larry Cato was last updated on July 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since July 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300, HOUSTON, TX 77042(713) 620-4000(713) 458-4229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2020, Feb 23, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Larry W. Cato M.d. NPPES

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

LARRY W. CATO M.D. (NPI 1972503795) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K4648) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At Houston (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972503795

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameLARRY W. CATOCredential: M.D.

Location Address1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300Houston, TX 77042-2300

Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-0853 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666

Phone(713) 620-4000

Fax(713) 458-4229

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At HoustonGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1972503795 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · K4648

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.

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, Houston, TX 77042

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid115406405TX

OtherP00927888TX · Railroad Medicare

Medicaid042131505TX

Medicaid042131506TX

Medicaid042131502TX

Other8CQ245TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Larry W. Cato M.d. 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 ID4981618576

PECOS Enrollment IDI20061010000646

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938

This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.

21 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450184

Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450709

Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DANIELLE THERESE GEORGE CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

RODRIQUE DEWYANE NELSON CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

PEDRO NAPOLES CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (972) 715-5000

GEORGE LOUIS HERLIN MD

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

GREGORY RONALD CURFMAN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

JENNIFER TERRASAS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

DR. DON ELDON CHERRY M.D.

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

IGNATIUS PAUL DISTEFANO

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, STE. 300
HOUSTON, TX 77042

Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Larry Cato's NPI number?

The NPI number for Larry Cato is 1972503795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2005.

Where is Larry Cato located?

Larry Cato practices at 1500 Citywest Blvd Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77042. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Larry Cato's specialty?

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

Is Larry Cato enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Larry Cato 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.

What insurance does Larry Cato accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Larry Cato 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.

Is Larry Cato affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Larry Cato is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Larry Cato was last updated on July 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.