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Family Practice

Clifton H. Cathcart, DO

Works at hospitals in Lufkin, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Clifton H. Cathcart, DO is a family doctor at 1 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite A, Lufkin, TX 75904. Phone: (936) 634-9644. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clifton H. Cathcart had 112 Original Medicare patients and 4,467 services. NPI 1093705360. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1 Medical Ctr Blvd, Suite A, Lufkin, TX 75904 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (936) 634‑9644
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: CHI St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin, Woodland Heights Medical Center
  • Group practice: Catalyst Physician Group - Etx PLLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville · graduated 1976 (50 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clifton H. Cathcart, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Clifton H. Cathcart accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifton H. Cathcart accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Clifton H. Cathcart see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 4,467 services for Clifton H. Cathcart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clifton H. Cathcart's NPI number?
1093705360. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Clifton H. Cathcart, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients112
Services billed to Medicare4,467
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,281 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)335 services
  3. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)221 services
  4. Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (J3420)178 services
  5. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)64 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Chronic kidney disease63%
  • Arthritis61%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%

Hospitals where Clifton H. Cathcart works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifton H. Cathcart at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Clifton H. Cathcart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clifton H. Cathcart as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Catalyst Physician Group - Etx PLLC5 clinicians in the group
  • Clifton H. Cathcart, D.O., P.A.3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Lufkin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lufkin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Catalyst Physician Group - Etx PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolAt Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville
Graduation year1976 (50 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1093705360
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians