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Edward Cantu, MD

Individual provider Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · NPI 1558528166

Edward Cantu, MD is a Cardiac Surgery in Lexington, Kentucky. Graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2000, 26 years ago. Practices with Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc, a 952-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Years since qualifying
26
Trained at
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Licensed in
KY, PA
In the registry since
2008
Specialties on file
2
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MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

740 S Limestone Ste L304
Lexington, KY 40536-4206
Phone: (859) 323-6494
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Specialties & licences

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence TP523 (KY)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Taxonomy 208G00000X · Licence MD440060 (PA)

Record details

NPI number1558528166
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 21, 2008
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2025
Certification dateJuly 8, 2025
Mailing address740 S Limestone Ste L304, Lexington, KY 40536-0001

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyCARDIAC SURGERY
Medical schoolCOLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS
Graduated 2000 (26 years in practice)
Group practice Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc — 952 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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