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KRYSTHA YDANNI CANTU M.D.
NPI 1023544590
Surgery in Mcallen, TX

Active since May 03, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 W EXPY 83, MCALLEN, TX 78503(956) 534-8736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 5, 2024, Aug 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Krystha Ydanni Cantu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KRYSTHA YDANNI CANTU M.D. (NPI 1023544590) is an individual surgery provider in Mcallen, Texas, licensed in Texas (U7652) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023544590
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameKRYSTHA YDANNI CANTUCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 W EXPY 83Mcallen, TX 78503-3045
Mailing Address3312 Silver Nugget DrEdinburg, TX 78541-0680 · (956) 534-8736
Phone(956) 534-8736
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1023544590 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · U7652✔ Licensed in CO · DR.0071977
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
301 W EXPY 83, Mcallen, TX 78503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Krystha Ydanni Cantu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244504827
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240430003151
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STACY TAVAREZ CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000
CESAR ALEJANDRO VARELA ULLOA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4205
MARLA LIBIER GONZALEZ LIZARRAGA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000
DIANE SINCLAIR ACUTE CARE NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4976
DR. JUDJEE DIAZ DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C
Nurse Practitioner
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4100
MCALLEN EMERGENCY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA
Emergency Medicine
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4100
SHYALA BROOKE BENSEN
Physician Assistant
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000
DR. MOHAMED ASSAAD MOHANNA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
301 W EXPY 83
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Hidalgo County (956) 632-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Krystha Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krystha Cantu is 1023544590. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2017.

Where is Krystha Cantu located?

Krystha Cantu practices at 301 W Expy 83, Mcallen, TX 78503. The listed phone number is (956) 534-8736.

What is Krystha Cantu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Krystha Cantu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krystha Cantu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Krystha Cantu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Krystha Cantu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Krystha Cantu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krystha Cantu is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krystha Cantu was last updated on January 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.