32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cates, Family Medicine Specialist in Brodhead, WI?
Dr. Robert Cates, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brodhead, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Cates graduated from New Jersey College of Dentistry and completed his residency at Moses H Cone Mem Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Cates is fluent in English and Spanish, 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 (608) 897-2191.
Where did Dr. Cates go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Moses H Cone Mem Hosp, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi | New Jersey College of Dentistry
Is Dr. Cates board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cates speak?
Dr. Cates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cates typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cates typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cates performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.
Also known as:
- Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
- Skin Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis Treatment
- Premalignant Lesion Destruction
- Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
- 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Cates accept my insurance?
Dr. Cates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 897-2191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cates accept in Brodhead, WI?
Dr. Cates in Brodhead, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Broward Health
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
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Where is Dr. Cates' office located?
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 1376564898.
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. Robert Cates's specialty?
Dr. Cates is a Family Medicine Specialist near Brodhead, WI.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Robert Cates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cates is affiliated with Ssm Health Monroe Hospital, Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Uw Health University Hospital 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 Robert Cates accepting new patients in Brodhead, WI?
Yes, Dr. Robert Cates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Cates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cates's office at (608) 897-2191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Cates?
Please contact Dr. Cates's office at (608) 897-2191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Cates have?
Dr. Robert Cates is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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