Quick answers
- Which hospitals does John R. Caton work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists John R. Caton at 1 hospital: Lucile Salter Packard Children's HSP at Stanford. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does John R. Caton see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Palo Alto, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is John R. Caton's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Pediatric Medicine.
- Does John R. Caton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John R. Caton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for John R. Caton?
- (650) 498-7200, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is John R. Caton's NPI number?
- 1508976820. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where John R. Caton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John R. Caton at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lucile Salter Packard Children's HSP at StanfordPalo Alto, CA · Children's Hospital · CCN 053305
Practice locations
Addresses where John R. Caton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304 (650) 498‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John R. Caton as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- LPCH Medical Group Div of Lucile337 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in Palo Alto
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palo Alto, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508976820 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians