Ronald Kantola, DO
NPI 1265412506 · Specialist · Fort Smith, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Kantola, DO is a Specialist provider in Fort Smith, AR (NPI 1265412506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265412506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-108668 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
5,076 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,403 | $118 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 678 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 422 | $176 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 291 | $33 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 274 | $13 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 1,026 | 298 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 983 | 293 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 629 | 134 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 612 | 177 |
| Torsemide | 610 | 182 |
| Irbesartan | 487 | 129 |
| Lisinopril | 436 | 136 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,349 across 45 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
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2009-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Kantola's NPI number?
- Ronald Kantola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265412506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Kantola's specialty?
- Ronald Kantola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Ronald Kantola located?
- Ronald Kantola's practice location on file with NPPES is 4200 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901-7660.
- What is Ronald Kantola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Kantola is (479) 484-1010.
- Does Ronald Kantola accept Medicare?
- Ronald Kantola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Kantola's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Kantola's NPI (1265412506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.