EDWARD CANTU MD
NPI 1558528166
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Lexington, KY
About Edward Cantu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
EDWARD CANTU MD (NPI 1558528166) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (TP523) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and is a graduate of Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (2000).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Edward Cantu 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
University Of Kentucky Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KYPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40536 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
LEXINGTON, KY 40536
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 Edward Cantu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Cantu is 1558528166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2008.
Where is Edward Cantu located?
Edward Cantu practices at 740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 323-6494.
What is Edward Cantu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Edward Cantu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Cantu 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.
Is Edward Cantu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Edward Cantu is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Edward Cantu was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
