KENT MCCANN MD – NPI #1275022527
Emergency Medicine

An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Emergency Medicine

KENT MCCANN is a physician located in NEW HAVEN, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275022527 to KENT MCCANN on May 02, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207PH0002X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Jun 30, 2025. 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 KENT MCCANN below.

NPI Profile for
KENT MCCANN

NPI Number
1275022527
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KENT MCCANN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
20 YORK ST
NEW HAVEN, CT 06510-3220
Phone: (203) 688-4242 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199-0001
Phone: (413) 794-0000
801 Ostrum St
Bethlehem, PA 18015-1000
Phone: (866) 785-8537
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 30, 2025

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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
207PH0002X
- Emergency Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Primary)		 MA 291704

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 MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2018
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KENT MCCANN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER
      759 CHESTNUT STREET
      SPRINGFIELD, MA 01199

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