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ALEX W CANTAFIO MD
NPI 1235184656
Transplant Surgery in Tacoma, WA

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1003 S 5TH ST STE 1P, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-6825(253) 864-2847 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Mar 6, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Alex W Cantafio Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ALEX W CANTAFIO MD (NPI 1235184656) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (60067814) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235184656
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameALEX W CANTAFIOCredential: MD
Location Address1003 S 5TH ST STE 1PTacoma, WA 98405-4210
Mailing Address1003 S 5th St Ste 1pTacoma, WA 98405-4210 · (253) 403-6825 · Fax (253) 864-2847
Phone(253) 403-6825
Fax(253) 864-2847
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1235184656 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · 60067814✔ Licensed in IN · 01083446A
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
1003 S 5TH ST STE 1P, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 18205 E 56th St Ste 250Indianapolis, IN 46216-1097 · Phone (317) 338-6701
Location 21940 Alcoa Hwy, Suite E140Knoxville, TN 37920-2244 · Phone (865) 305-9858 · Fax (865) 305-6958
Location 38414 Naab RdIndianapolis, IN 46260-1972 · Phone (317) 338-7510
Location 48402 Harcourt Rd Ste 500Indianapolis, IN 46260-2054 · Phone (317) 338-6701

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alex W Cantafio Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739230772
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090702000063
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Alex Cantafio reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multicare Health System
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
1003 S 5TH ST
Tacoma, WA 98405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 4,383 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376597468 (253) 403-1677
Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians
101 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2811 TIETON DRIVE
Yakima, WA 98902
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 565 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306933940 (509) 575-8825
University Health System, Inc
2,052 mi
Family Medicine
208 CENTRAL AVE W
Jamestown, TN 38556
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 832 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669164307 (865) 670-6754

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
18 services18 patients
Insertion of stent in ureter 50605
A ureteral stent is a soft, hollow tube placed temporarily into your ureter to help urine drain from your kidney to your bladder. It can assist with kidney stone passage or relieve a blockage. The procedure is done under anesthesia, and discomfort post-procedure is minimal.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Puyallup, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500079
Location401 15th Avenue SEPuyallup, WA 98372 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number500129
Location315 S Mlk Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Alex Cantafio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alex Cantafio is 1235184656. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Alex Cantafio located?

Alex Cantafio practices at 1003 S 5th St Ste 1P, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-6825.

What is Alex Cantafio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Alex Cantafio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alex Cantafio is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Alex Cantafio's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alex Cantafio reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Multicare Health System (Tacoma, WA), Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians (Yakima, WA) and University Health System, Inc (Jamestown, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Alex Cantafio's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alex Cantafio accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Alex Cantafio as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Alex Cantafio affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alex Cantafio is affiliated with Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alex Cantafio was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.