Dr. Justin Cates, MD, PHD
Nashville, TN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cates, Anatomic Pathologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Justin Cates, MD, PHD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cates is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cates’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cates’s office at (615) 221-4400.
What languages does Dr. Cates speak?
Dr. Cates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Cates typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Cates diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cates. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Descending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous descending colon growth
- Descending colon adenoma
- Descending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- D124: Benign neoplasm of descending colon
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Cates typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Justin Cates may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Cates' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cates accept my insurance?
Dr. Cates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 221-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cates accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Cates in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cates' office located?
Dr. Justin Cates' Primary Practice
1010 Airpark Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 221-4400
What is Dr. Cates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780768895.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cates
What is Dr. Justin Cates's specialty?
Dr. Cates is a Anatomic Pathologist near Nashville, TN.
What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.
Is this Dr. Justin Cates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cates is affiliated with Raleigh General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anatomic Pathologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Justin Cates accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Justin Cates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justin Cates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cates's office at (615) 221-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Justin Cates?
Please contact Dr. Cates's office at (615) 221-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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