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Psychiatry

Edward M. Kantor, MD

Sees patients in Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Edward M. Kantor, MD is a psychiatrist at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1447329057. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425 · Directions
  • Phone: (843) 792‑1414
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol
  • Medical school: Drexel University College Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Edward M. Kantor, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Edward M. Kantor accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward M. Kantor accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Edward M. Kantor's NPI number?
1447329057. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Edward M. Kantor is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Edward M. Kantor as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol1,668 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Charleston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University Medical Associates of the Medical University of South Carol

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolDrexel University College Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447329057
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians