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

Robert A Cates, DO

Individual provider Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · NPI 1548606114

Robert A Cates, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery in Austin, Minnesota. Qualified in 2013, 13 years ago. Practices with Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region, a 561-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Iowa and Minnesota.

Years since qualifying
13
Licensed in
IA, MN
In the registry since
2013
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

1000 1st Dr NW
Austin, MN 55912-2941
Phone: (507) 433-7351
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001 — (507) 284-2511

Specialties & licences

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207X00000X · Licence 57992 (MN)
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 207XX0005X · Licence R-11077 (IA)

Record details

NPI number1548606114
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 22, 2013
Last updated in NPPESSeptember 29, 2020
Certification dateSeptember 29, 2020
Mailing address200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2013 (13 years in practice)
Group practice Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region — 561 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare