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Dr. John T Cates, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1467424176

Dr. John T Cates, OD is an Optometry in Richmond, Indiana. Graduated from Indiana University - School of Optometry in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with Cates Optometry LLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
Indiana University - School of Optometry
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2001 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374-1200
Phone: (765) 966-0583
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 18003111 (IN)

Record details

NPI number1467424176
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 6, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMay 8, 2019
Mailing address2001 Chester Blvd, Richmond, IN 47374-1200

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolINDIANA UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice Cates Optometry Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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