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Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD

(Daniel Cates, MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Otolaryngology (Ear Nose and Throat)

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Professional interests include: zenker's diverticulum, vocal cord paralysis, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

9333 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 249-4070

Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD is a general practitioner in San Diego, CA specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear nose and throat). He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD is affiliated with Regents of the University of California, UC San Diego Health and UC San Diego Health.

Office Locations

9333 Genesee Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD performed more endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	39
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2018 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

laryngeal (voice box) procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
stroboscopy	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2019 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23
stroboscopy	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2020 were stroboscopy, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30
stroboscopy	33

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	41
stroboscopy	39

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	234
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	100
stroboscopy	68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	16
Hispanic	13
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	21
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures and stroboscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	337
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	147
minimally invasive procedures	147
stroboscopy	108

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	25
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	31
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated as a general practitioner in San Diego, CA were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	180
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	53
minimally invasive procedures	53

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	44
85 and over	7
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel John Cates, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$583 Propel $583
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$239 Inspire $125	Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $114
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$179 MATRIXMANDIBLE $91	TRUMATCH $88
Ambu Inc.	$118 $118
STERIS Corporation	$75 TruFreeze $75
Other	$27 Pentax of America $27

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,221

Biography

Dr. Daniel Cates is a San Diego, CA physician who specializes in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cates include vocal cord dysfunction (VCD), tracheal stenosis, and vocal cord paralysis. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Cates graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Cates's hospital/clinic affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.