Thomas Canto, MD
NPI 1083648976 · Surgery Physician · Palmer, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Canto, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Palmer, MA (NPI 1083648976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083648976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 74997 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,956 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 678 | $34 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 663 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 347 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 275 | $65 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 193 | $25 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 60 | 40 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 51 | 34 |
| Levofloxacin | 43 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 29 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 24 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 21 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 20 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2018-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Canto's NPI number?
- Thomas Canto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083648976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Canto's specialty?
- Thomas Canto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Canto located?
- Thomas Canto's practice location on file with NPPES is 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01016-1138.
- What is Thomas Canto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Canto is (413) 284-5400.
- Does Thomas Canto accept Medicare?
- Thomas Canto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Canto's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Canto's NPI (1083648976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.