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KATHERINE CANTU
NPI 1184201238
Family Medicine in Port Lavaca, TX

Active since March 25, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1016 N VIRGINIA ST, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979(361) 552-0325(361) 500-6904 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Mar 25, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Katherine Cantu NPPES

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

KATHERINE CANTU (NPI 1184201238) is an individual family medicine provider in Port Lavaca, Texas, licensed in Texas (U0084) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184201238
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE CANTU
Location Address1016 N VIRGINIA STPort Lavaca, TX 77979-3000
Mailing Address1016 N Virginia StPort Lavaca, TX 77979-3000 · (361) 552-0325 · Fax (361) 500-6904
Phone(361) 552-0325
Fax(361) 500-6904
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1184201238 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U0084
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
1016 N VIRGINIA ST, Port Lavaca, TX 77979
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Cantu 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 ID7810492063
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250926002643
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Katherine Cantu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memorial Medical Center
1.2 mi
Critical Access
815 N VIRGINIA ST
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1104203181 (Texas)
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689630865 (361) 552-6713

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Port Lavaca, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number451356
Location701 N Virginia StPort Lavaca, TX 77979 · Calhoun County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77979 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
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 11

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

ANGELA MARIE-GARCIA DOBBINS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
MRS. TASHA NORMAN MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
COURTNE L THURLKILL FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
MRS. SHANMEI LIN MARTINEZ FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
DR. MARCELINA RUPLEY M.D.
Pediatrics
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
DR. WILLIAM J CROWLEY III D.O.
Family Medicine
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325
SHANNA SUZANNE ODONNELL FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1016 N VIRGINIA ST
PORT LAVACA, TX 77979
Calhoun County (361) 552-0325

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 Katherine Cantu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Cantu is 1184201238. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 25, 2021.

Where is Katherine Cantu located?

Katherine Cantu practices at 1016 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The listed phone number is (361) 552-0325.

What is Katherine Cantu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Katherine Cantu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Katherine Cantu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Cantu reassigns Medicare benefits to Memorial Medical Center (Port Lavaca, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Katherine Cantu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine 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 2 other insurers list Katherine 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 Katherine Cantu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Cantu is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Cantu was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.