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MR. EDUARDO CONTRERAS ALCANTAR JR. MD
NPI 1982090221
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Phoenix, AZ

Active since April 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 253-9168 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2022, May 26, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Eduardo Contreras Alcantar Jr. Md NPPES

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

MR. EDUARDO CONTRERAS ALCANTAR JR. MD (NPI 1982090221) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (66274) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982090221
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. EDUARDO CONTRERAS ALCANTAR JR.Credential: MD
Location Address3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102Phoenix, AZ 85016-7069
Mailing Address1111 E Mcdowell RdPhoenix, AZ 85006-2612
Phone(602) 253-9168
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2022
✔ NPI 1982090221 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 66274
Definition
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Eduardo Contreras Alcantar Jr. 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 ID1759766991
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220923001419
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.

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
55 services53 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

JENNA NAVARRO PA
Physician Assistant
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 253-9168
JIN-A YI AG-ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 253-9168
SAMEER GUPTA MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 253-9168
PRAKASH JAYANTHI MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3131 E CLARENDON AVE STE 102
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 253-9168

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 Eduardo Alcantar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eduardo Alcantar is 1982090221. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2015.

Where is Eduardo Alcantar located?

Eduardo Alcantar practices at 3131 E Clarendon Ave Ste 102, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 253-9168.

What is Eduardo Alcantar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Eduardo Alcantar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eduardo Alcantar 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.

What insurance does Eduardo Alcantar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Eduardo Alcantar 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eduardo Alcantar was last updated on September 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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.