Erik Kanten, MD
NPI 1679593206 · Family Medicine Physician · Crookston, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Kanten, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Crookston, MN (NPI 1679593206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679593206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30465 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 112 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 334 | 63 |
| Lisinopril | 285 | 50 |
| Simvastatin | 252 | 50 |
| Furosemide | 241 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 192 | 39 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 190 | 41 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2015-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Kanten's NPI number?
- Erik Kanten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679593206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Kanten's specialty?
- Erik Kanten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Kanten located?
- Erik Kanten's practice location on file with NPPES is 323 S Minnesota St, Crookston, MN 56716-1601.
- What is Erik Kanten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Kanten is (218) 281-9595.
- Does Erik Kanten accept Medicare?
- Erik Kanten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Kanten's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Kanten's NPI (1679593206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.