Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Robert A. Cates work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Robert A. Cates at 1 hospital: Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Robert A. Cates see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Austin, MN and Albert Lea, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Robert A. Cates's specialty?
- Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Robert A. Cates accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert A. Cates 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 Robert A. Cates?
- (507) 433-7351, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Robert A. Cates's NPI number?
- 1548606114. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Robert A. Cates works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert A. Cates at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240043
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert A. Cates is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1000 1st Dr NWAustin, MN 55912 (507) 433‑7351
- 404 W Fountain StAlbert Lea, MN 56007 (507) 373‑2384
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert A. Cates as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Mayo Clinic Health System-Southeast Minnesota Region551 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548606114 |
| 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