GIRALDO KATO MD – NPI #1285630210
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GIRALDO KATO is a physician located in PHOENIX, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285630210 to GIRALDO KATO on June 23, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 20, 2026. 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 GIRALDO KATO below.

NPI Profile for
GIRALDO KATO

NPI Number
1285630210
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GIRALDO KATO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2222 E HIGHLAND AVE STE 400
PHOENIX, AZ 85016-4880
Phone: (602) 277-4868 Fax: (602) 230-9350
1 Other location(s):
9055 E Del Camino Dr Ste 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2357
Phone: (480) 860-5000
Fax: (480) 314-0033
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 20, 2026

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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
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 AZ 28499
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 AZ 28499
174400000X
- Specialist		 AZ 28499

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 WISCONSIN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1985
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
GIRALDO KATO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER
      9003 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260
    • JOHN C. LINCOLN NORTH MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL
      250 EAST DUNLAP AVENUE
      PHOENIX, AZ 85020
    • ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
      350 WEST THOMAS ROAD
      PHOENIX, AZ 85013
    • VERDE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      269 SOUTH CANDY LANE
      COTTONWOOD, AZ 86326

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