Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Edward Cantu, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1558528166
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
740 S Limestone Ste L304
Lexington, KY 405364206
(859) 323-6494
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Kentucky #TP523 · Pennsylvania #MD440060
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558528166. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
11
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,072
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 11 | 11 | $188 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$25,490
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 20 | $25,326.06 | |
| ATRICURE, INC. | 1 | $163.75 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Edward Cantu's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Cantu practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Edward Cantu practice?
Dr. Edward Cantu practices at 740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 405364206. Office phone: 8593236494.
What is Dr. Edward Cantu's NPI?
Dr. Edward Cantu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558528166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Cantu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Cantu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Cantu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.