Louis Kantaros, MD FACC
NPI 1740253798 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Kantaros, MD FACC is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Poughkeepsie, NY (NPI 1740253798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740253798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD FACC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 199683 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
4,933 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 | 958 | $139 |
| 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'SG2211 | 923 | $18 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 730 | $16 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 547 | $9 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 344 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 711 | 229 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 593 | 204 |
| Lisinopril | 496 | 160 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 490 | 164 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 371 | 113 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 315 | 112 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 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
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2015-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Kantaros's NPI number?
- Louis Kantaros's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740253798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Kantaros's specialty?
- Louis Kantaros is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Kantaros located?
- Louis Kantaros's practice location on file with NPPES is 1 Columbia St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3923.
- What is Louis Kantaros's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Kantaros is (845) 473-1188.
- Does Louis Kantaros accept Medicare?
- Louis Kantaros is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Kantaros's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Kantaros's NPI (1740253798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.