Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD
NPI 1780979070 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1780979070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780979070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2022041402 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 2022041402 (MO)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
148 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 47 | $161 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 34 | $713 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33405 | 17 | $1,777 |
| Replacement of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33430 | 15 | $2,504 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Or Valve Procedure Reoperation More Than 1 Month After Original Operation33530 | 13 | $495 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 11 | $15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70,117 across 109 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
- 2011-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2022-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tsuyoshi Kaneko's NPI number?
- Tsuyoshi Kaneko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780979070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tsuyoshi Kaneko's specialty?
- Tsuyoshi Kaneko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tsuyoshi Kaneko located?
- Tsuyoshi Kaneko's practice location on file with NPPES is 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1032.
- What is Tsuyoshi Kaneko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tsuyoshi Kaneko is (314) 362-7260.
- Does Tsuyoshi Kaneko accept Medicare?
- Tsuyoshi Kaneko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tsuyoshi Kaneko's NPI active?
- Yes — Tsuyoshi Kaneko's NPI (1780979070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.