Robert Jonathan Canter, MD

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Also practices: SURGICAL ONCOLOGY

(916) 734-5907Sacramento, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 28 years in surgery, Robert Jonathan Canter, MD is a long-established surgical oncology surgery specialist in Sacramento. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

1 of 78 Surgery providers in CASee all Surgery in Sacramento28+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5186dNPPES updated 2012-02-23 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4501 X St Ste 3010, Sacramento, CA 95817-2229

Fax: (916) 703-5267
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

73.79/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.8 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

137

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

16

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

24

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $457

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-12%)20%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgerySurgical Oncology in SacramentoAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4501 X St Suite 3010, Sacramento, CA 95817-2229

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210023

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Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Robert Jonathan Canter

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Jonathan Canter for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sacramento 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 Robert Jonathan Canter

NPI records show Dr. Canter as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 734-5907.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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