ALEXANDER J. CATTON M.D. – NPI #1871768887
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

ALEXANDER CATTON is an anesthesiologist located in TEMPE, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871768887 to ALEXANDER CATTON on April 30, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Dec 02, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALEXANDER CATTON below.

NPI Profile for
ALEXANDER J. CATTON

NPI Number
1871768887
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALEXANDER J. CATTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2421 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 7
TEMPE, AZ 85282-7612
Phone: (480) 425-2160 Fax: (480) 351-8797
Mailing address
PO BOX 41150
MESA, AZ 85274-1150
Phone: (480) 425-2160 Fax: (480) 351-8797
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 02, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)
OH 57-010852

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 2005
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALEXANDER CATTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ABRAZO ARROWHEAD HOSPITAL
      18701 NORTH 67TH AVENUE
      GLENDALE, AZ 85308

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