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Physician

HAROLD CATES, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

KNOXVILLE, TN, 37923
NPI: 1063498392

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Orthopaedic Surgery

KNOXVILLE, TN

FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

865-541-1101

covenanthealth.com/fort-sanders-regional

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Common Procedures for Orthopaedic Surgery

Total Knee ReplacementTotal Hip ReplacementArthroscopic SurgeryACL ReconstructionRotator Cuff RepairFracture RepairSpinal FusionCarpal Tunnel ReleaseJoint InjectionBone Density Testing

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.0/100High

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
27130
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
$5,316$1,164$92858
27447
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
$5,311$1,163$925115
73221
Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
$1,162$134$9818
0055T
Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance
$590$129$10369
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$468$154$8615
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$309$116$8394
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$305$103$7147
20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
$286$63$48267
20552
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles
$217$32$2612
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$212$83$59707
73522
X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
$156$49$3442
77077
X-ray of joints, multiple
$138$43$32165
73502
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
$135$42$30122
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
$128$52$3826
73562
X-ray of knee, 3 views
$117$37$28330
73565
X-ray of both knees while standing
$115$36$2539
73560
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
$100$31$2160
J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
$3$1$11,160

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