Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James W. Cates Jr. work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James W. Cates Jr. at 2 hospitals: Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Livingston Regional Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James W. Cates Jr. see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Cookeville, TN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James W. Cates Jr.'s specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does James W. Cates Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Cates Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for James W. Cates Jr.?
- (931) 528-7312, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James W. Cates Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1073517892. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James W. Cates Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Cates Jr. at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Cookeville Regional Medical CenterCookeville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440059
- Livingston Regional HospitalLivingston, TN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 440187
Practice locations
Addresses where James W. Cates Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1120 Sams StCookeville, TN 38506 (931) 528‑7312
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James W. Cates Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Satellite Med, PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Cookeville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cookeville, TN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073517892 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians