DR. JAMES C DUCANTO MD
NPI 1861475790
Anesthesiology in Milwaukee, WI

Active since November 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215(414) 649-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 31, 2025, May 1, 2024, May 24, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. James C Ducanto Md NPPES

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

DR. JAMES C DUCANTO MD (NPI 1861475790) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (38841-020) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health System Corp, and maintains a secondary practice location in Elgin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861475790
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES C DUCANTOCredential: MD
Location Address2900 W OKLAHOMA AVEMilwaukee, WI 53215-4330
Mailing Address225 S Executive DrBrookfield, WI 53005-4257 · (262) 787-4026
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1861475790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WI · 38841-020✔ Licensed in IL · 036-090463
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53215

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11425 N Randall RdElgin, IL 60123-2300 · Phone (847) 742-9800

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1861475790WI
Other050056888Rail Road Medicare
Medicaid32359100WI

Accepted 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

Dr. James C Ducanto 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 ID7214960012
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050915000880, I20240229000367
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show James Ducanto reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2801 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 1080
Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Anesthesia Partners Services Sc
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3301 W FOREST HOME AVE
Milwaukee, WI 53215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 4,609 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
8701 WATERTOWN PLANK RD
Milwaukee, WI 53226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 3,983 clinicians in this Medicare group
Orthopaedic Surgery
N15W28300 GOLF RD
Pewaukee, WI 53072
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3801 SPRING ST
Mount Pleasant, WI 53405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 162 clinicians in this Medicare group
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
903 MINERAL POINT AVE
Janesville, WI 53548
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,155 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
1775 DEMPSTER ST
Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9550 W HIGGINS RD STE 1100
Rosemont, IL 60018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4500 UTICA RIDGE RD
Bettendorf, IA 52722
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6742 N FROSTWOOD PKWY
Peoria, IL 61615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Associated Anesthesiologists Sc
  • 337 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Mercy Health System Corp

Acute Care Hospitals · Janesville, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520066
Location1000 Mineral Point AveJanesville, WI 53548 · Rock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension All Saints Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Racine, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520096
Location3801 Spring StRacine, WI 53405 · Racine County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520177
Location9200 W Wisconsin AveMilwaukee, WI 53226 · Milwaukee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aurora Medical Center - Summit

Acute Care Hospitals · Summit, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520206
Location36500 Aurora DriveSummit, WI 53066 · Waukesha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Anesthesiology
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Hospitalist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Nurse Practitioner
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Physician Assistant
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE, 5TH FLOOR GALLERIA
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Nurse Practitioner
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Physical Therapist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215
Pharmacist
2900 W OKLAHOMA AVE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53215

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 James Ducanto's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ducanto is 1861475790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2005.

Where is James Ducanto located?

James Ducanto practices at 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215. The listed phone number is (414) 649-6000.

What is James Ducanto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Ducanto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Ducanto 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 James Ducanto's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Ducanto reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Anesthesia Partners Services, S.C. (Milwaukee, WI), Aurora Medical Group, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI), The Medical College Of Wisconsin, Inc. (Milwaukee, WI), Orthopaedic Associates Of Wisconsin, Sc (Pewaukee, WI), Racine Anesthesia Services, LLC (Mount Pleasant, WI) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 James Ducanto's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Ducanto accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list James Ducanto 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 James Ducanto affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Ducanto is affiliated with Mercy Health System Corp, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital and Aurora Medical Center - Summit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ducanto was last updated on December 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.