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DR. THOMAS G CATES III D.D.S
NPI 1992861009
Dentist - General Practice in Independence, MO

Active since December 31, 2006
4437 S RIVER BLVD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055(816) 350-9988(816) 350-9989 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas G Cates Iii D.d.s NPPES

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

DR. THOMAS G CATES III D.D.S (NPI 1992861009) is an individual general practice provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (014155) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992861009
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS G CATES IIICredential: D.D.S
Location Address4437 S RIVER BLVDIndependence, MO 64055-4658
Mailing Address4437 S River BlvdIndependence, MO 64055-4658 · (816) 350-9988 · Fax (816) 350-9989
Phone(816) 350-9988
Fax(816) 350-9989
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1992861009 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 014155
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
4437 S RIVER BLVD, Independence, MO 64055
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Tom Cates D.d.s.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Guardian.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ROBERT J KERN DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
4437 S RIVER BLVD, SUITE 120
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Jackson County (816) 373-0800
DR. EDWARD D. DALLAM
Dentist (General Practice)
4437 S RIVER BLVD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Jackson County (816) 373-8800
DR. DANIEL J. ALTNETHER D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
4437 S RIVER BLVD, SUITE 110
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055
Jackson County (816) 350-0400

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 Thomas Cates's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Cates is 1992861009. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Tom Cates D.D.S..

Where is Thomas Cates located?

Thomas Cates practices at 4437 S River Blvd, Independence, MO 64055. The listed phone number is (816) 350-9988.

What is Thomas Cates's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

What insurance does Thomas Cates accept?

Health plans from Guardian list Thomas 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 Thomas Cates was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.