Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Joseph R Cates, PA

Individual provider Physician Assistant · NPI 1487242293

Joseph R Cates, PA is a Physician Assistant in Iowa City, Iowa. Qualified in 2020, 6 years ago. Practices with State University of Iowa, a 1,885-clinician group, works from 3 locations, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Iowa.

Years since qualifying
6
Licensed in
IA
In the registry since
2021
What do these letters mean?
PA — Physician Assistant
A licensed clinician who examines, diagnoses and treats under a physician's supervision.

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Practice location Address checks out

200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 52242-1009
Phone: (319) 356-1925
Fax: (319) 356-4600
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (2)

  • 500 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245-2633 — (319) 339-3551
  • 540 E Jefferson St Ste 400, Iowa City, IA 52245-2479 — (319) 688-7440

Specialties & licences

Physician Assistant (primary) Taxonomy 363A00000X · Licence 106348 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1487242293
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials PA
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 7, 2021
Last updated in NPPESAugust 5, 2025
Certification dateAugust 5, 2025

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Group practice State University Of Iowa — 1885 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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