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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cate, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Frances Cate, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cate is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cate’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cate’s office at (615) 221-4474.
What languages does Dr. Cate speak?
Dr. Cate and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cate treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Cate 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. Cate. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Other Uterine Disorder
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Non-inflammatory Uterine Conditions
- Uterine Problems
- Uterine Health Issues
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N858: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of uterus
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- ASC-US Pap smear
- Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
- Mildly abnormal Pap test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Mild Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervix Disorder
- Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (LSIL)
- CIN 1
- Abnormal Pap Smear
ICD-10 Codes:
- N870: Mild cervical dysplasia
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Cells in Lung Samples
- Atypical Lung Cells
- Lung Cytology Abnormal
- Cell Changes in Respiratory Samples
ICD-10 Codes:
- R846: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
Also known as:
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Cells on Pap Test (LGSIL)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Cervix Disorder
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- LGSIL Pap Test
- Mild Cervical Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Cell Test
- Urinalysis
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine cytology
- Abnormal urine histology
- Cells in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Which procedures does Dr. Cate perform as an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Frances Cate 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cate's office.
Does Dr. Cate accept my insurance?
Dr. Cate accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 221-4474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cate accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Cate in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fox-Everett
Group Administrators Ltd
Medicare
Sharp Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Cate's office located?
Dr. Frances Cate's Primary Practice
1010 Airpark Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 221-4474
What is Dr. Cate's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487897187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cate?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cate
What is Dr. Frances Cate's specialty?
Dr. Cate is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Nashville, TN. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Cate to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Frances Cate affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cate is affiliated with TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Anderson Regional Medical Center, West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
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Is Frances Cate accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Frances Cate is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Frances Cate offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cate's office at (615) 221-4474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Frances Cate?
Please contact Dr. Cate's office at (615) 221-4474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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