Kenneth Cantos, M.D.
NPI 1871633875 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Laguna Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Cantos, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Laguna Beach, CA (NPI 1871633875).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871633875
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G81378 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,494 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 2,759 | $80 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 218 | $93 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 181 | $116 |
| Surgical Pathology Consultation and Report on Referred Slides Prepared Elsewhere88321 | 178 | $103 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 71 | $124 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 55 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-07
- Last updated
- 2016-05-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Cantos's NPI number?
- Kenneth Cantos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871633875, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Cantos's specialty?
- Kenneth Cantos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Cantos located?
- Kenneth Cantos's practice location on file with NPPES is 31872 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651-6773.
- What is Kenneth Cantos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Cantos is (949) 499-7288.
- Does Kenneth Cantos accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Cantos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Cantos's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Cantos's NPI (1871633875) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.