Cate Cavanagh, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant

Cate Cavanagh is a Surgical Physician Assistant based in Madison, WI with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(608) 266-6400Madison, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Cate Cavanagh, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in Madison, WI in group practice. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2019 and has 7+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.44/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 26 Physician Assistant providers in WISee all Physician Assistant in Madison7+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 1951dNPPES updated 2021-01-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792-0001

Fax: (608) 262-7400
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

77.44/100

Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

157

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

24

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

49

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+11%)32%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+10%)28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2019

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

  2. Board certified · Jan 18, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 7 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363AS0400X

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2019)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

7974 Uw Health Ct, Middleton, WI 53562-5531

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Cate Cavanagh

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Cate Cavanagh for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Madison required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cate Cavanagh

Dr. Cavanagh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (608) 266-6400.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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