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- 40 Wright St, Wing Memorial Hospital, Palmer, MA 01016
About Dr. Canto
Thomas R. Canto, MD is a healthcare provider in Palmer, MA specializing in general surgery. Thomas trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. Thomas is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 874 Medicare patients across 2,956 services. The services billed most often include removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1083648976.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (413) 284-5400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
40 WRIGHT ST WING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Palmer, MA 01016
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Gastrointestinal
- Bowel obstruction
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Oncology
- Colon cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
- Cyst Removal
Surgical Oncology
- Complex skin lesion excision
Surgical procedures
- Chemo port removal
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,956 services · 874 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
663 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
193 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15271 |
115 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
100 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15275 |
60 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
18 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
678 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm | Treatment | 97598 |
135 | More often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
347 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
275 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general surgeons in Palmer 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Canto specialize in?
Dr. Canto is a general surgeon in Palmer, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Canto located?
Dr. Canto is listed at 40 Wright St Wing Memorial Hospital, Palmer, MA 01016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Canto's phone number?
The number on file is (413) 284-5400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Canto's NPI number?
Dr. Canto's National Provider Identifier is 1083648976. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Canto go to medical school?
Dr. Canto attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Canto been practicing?
Dr. Canto has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Canto do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Canto performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less and application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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