Daniel J. Canter, MD
Daniel J. Canter is an Urology specialist based in Decatur, GA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Daniel J. Canter, MD has practiced urology for 22+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2449dNPPES updated 2019-09-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better41.5%
Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-41.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
95
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
94
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
364
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.20M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Cancer.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$50.4k received from industry
78 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Daniel J. Canter's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.29 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
22 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
1930 Brannan Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253-4310
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Daniel J. Canter
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Daniel J. Canter for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to Decatur required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Daniel J. Canter
Dr. Canter is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Decatur, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 292-3727.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2685 Milscott Dr, Decatur, GA 30033-5906
Mailing Address
1930 Brannan Rd, Mcdonough, GA 30253-4310
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