Christina Cates , PA
Physician Assistant โข Jacksonville, FL
5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy, 3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 322240609
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Christina Cates is listed in NPPES under Physician Assistant.
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NPI assigned on September 13, 2019; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 1,912 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 99214 โ Established patient outpatient office visit: 924 service units.
- 80307 โ Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers: 205 service units.
- G0483 โ Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms: 197 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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See all 9 records in the table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 885 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Gabapentin โ 315 prescription fills, including refills.
- Tizanidine Hcl โ 127 prescription fills, including refills.
- Celecoxib โ 86 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 12 records in the table ยท Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 432 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 317. Middle half: 110 to 886.
More Medicare Part B services than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,397 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 252. Middle half: 82 to 807.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 1,082 in 2021 to 1,912 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2021โ2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy
3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 322240609
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
NPPES lists 1 additional practice-address record in Jacksonville, FL. See the list
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry, practice location records; release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
What Public CMS Data Show
Physician Assistant: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
275 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $183,657 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $151,759 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
1,245 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$16,100 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers โ by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $305.72 across 13 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $305.72 across 13 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Boston Scientific Corporation: $210.50 across 9 records.
- ABBVIE INC.: $95.22 across 4 records.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
NPI first issued
2019
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, โDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?โ
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Christina Cates as eligible to order or refer durable medical equipment (DME) for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Jacksonville and Florida
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 432 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 317. Middle half: 110 to 886.
More Medicare Part B services than 85% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,397 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 252. Middle half: 82 to 807.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 95% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 432 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $25,236. Middle half: $8,783 to $61,231.
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,397 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $19,984. Middle half: $7,371 to $51,670.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 95% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 432 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $18,850. Middle half: $6,720 to $45,820.
A higher Medicare payment amount than 95% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,397 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $14,814. Middle half: $5,414 to $38,190.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
More Part D prescriptions than 75% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 407 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 208. Middle half: 60 to 691.
More Part D prescriptions than 75% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,894 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 270. Middle half: 78 to 825.
Part D drug cost
A higher Part D drug cost than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Jacksonville, FL (2024, 407 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $6,463. Middle half: $624 to $68,077.
A higher Part D drug cost than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Florida (2024, 4,894 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $5,225. Middle half: $703 to $70,250.
842 active clinicians are listed under Physician Assistant with a practice address in Jacksonville, FL (10,260 in Florida).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Jacksonville
20.5% of these 842 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
59.1% of these 842 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 77% from 1,082 in 2021 to 1,912 in 2024.
- 2021: 1,082
- 2022: 2,109
- 2023: 1,936
- 2024: 1,912
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 122% from $82,786 in 2021 to $183,657 in 2024.
- 2021: $82,786
- 2022: $173,618
- 2023: $180,492
- 2024: $183,657
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 125% from $67,436 in 2021 to $151,759 in 2024.
- 2021: $67,436
- 2022: $138,857
- 2023: $147,754
- 2024: $151,759
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 363% from 191 in 2021 to 885 in 2024.
- 2021: 191
- 2022: 507
- 2023: 692
- 2024: 885
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 392% from 253 in 2021 to 1,245 in 2024.
- 2021: 253
- 2022: 727
- 2023: 911
- 2024: 1,245
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 298% from $4,041 in 2021 to $16,100 in 2024.
- 2021: $4,041
- 2022: $12,526
- 2023: $14,500
- 2024: $16,100
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) decreased 70% from $1,011.43 in 2021 to $305.72 in 2025.
- 2021: $1,011.43
- 2022: $1,306.96
- 2023: $426.97
- 2024: $558.71
- 2025: $305.72
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 โ December 31, 2025): 13 records totaling $305.72.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $50.23 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $43.96 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $35.34 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $33.95 |
| ABBVIE INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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UBRELVY | General | $31.40 |
| ABBVIE INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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UBRELVY | General | $29.57 |
| ABBVIE INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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UBRELVY | General | $19.78 |
| ABBVIE INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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UBRELVY | General | $14.47 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $14.45 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $13.27 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $10.65 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $4.40 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 | General | $4.25 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
CPTยฎ is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2020โ2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply. Descriptions of CPT codes are the AMA's CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors as published by CMS in the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners โ by Provider and Service data, 2021โ2024; they are plain-language summaries, not for clinical coding or documentation. HCPCS Level II codes and descriptions are from CMS. Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.
| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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924 | 224 | $499.42 | $103.84 |
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80307
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers
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205 | 102 | $249.00 | $58.92 |
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G0483
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
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197 | 100 | $988.95 | $238.57 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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186 | 86 | $354.24 | $73.99 |
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J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
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136 | 31 | $4.00 | $0.94 |
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62370
Electronic analysis reprogramming and refill of spinal canal drug infusion pump by physician
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105 | 50 | $355.46 | $74.10 |
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76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
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96 | 50 | $223.33 | $45.98 |
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20553
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles
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34 | 32 | $237.26 | $47.69 |
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62368
Electronic analysis and reprogramming of spinal canal drug infusion pump
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29 | 16 | $175.10 | $31.94 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 315 | 12,790 | $4,053.13 | 74 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Tizanidine Hcl | 127 | 6,367 | $1,453.91 | 39 |
| Celecoxib | Celecoxib | 86 | 3,270 | $1,755.22 | 21 |
| Methocarbamol | Methocarbamol | 81 | 3,210 | $1,565.94 | 26 |
| Baclofen | Baclofen | 70 | 3,308 | $1,012.86 | 24 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 52 | 2,092 | $472.31 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 34 | 2,040 | $727.38 | โ |
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen | 29 | 1,204 | $424.09 | โ |
| Lidocaine | Lidocaine | 27 | 851 | $2,436.93 | โ |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Diclofenac Sodium | 26 | 904 | $2,045.86 | โ |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 24 | 720 | $44.75 | 11 |
| Methylprednisolone | Methylprednisolone | 14 | 84 | $107.43 | 14 |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2022-09-27NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSSources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Secondary Practice Locations
555 Stockton St
Jacksonville, FL 322042534
Phone: 9043874661
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Pain Medicine - Interventional Pain Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 5191 FIRST COAST TECH PKWY, 3RD FLOOR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322240609 (Tel: 9042233321)
Registered at 5191 FIRST COAST TECH PKWY, 3RD FLOOR, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322240609 (Tel: 9042233321)
Registered at 10475 CENTURION PKWY N STE 201, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322565004 (Tel: 9042233321)
Registered at 10475 CENTURION PKWY N, STE 201, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322565004 (Tel: 9042233321)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 555 STOCKTON ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322042534 (Tel: 9043874661)
Registered at 1689 CANTERBURY ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 322059257 (Tel: 3528716555)
Recorded as CHRISTINA CATES, PA
Physician Assistant (license number reported to NPPES: FL PA9112492)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Physician Assistants in Jacksonville
- Stephanie Zihlman, PA-C
- Emily Mcenerney
- Sareeta Shah
- Sarah Sowinski, PA-C
- Christina Sigmon, PA-C
- Nicole Detrick
Mailing Address
5191 First Coast Tech Pkwy, 3rd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 322240609
Phone: 9042233321